Guayaquil to Quito Trip Overview
Distance 265 km (165.6 miles) | |
Price range US$ 17-US$ 581 | |
Ride Duration Range 50m-8h | |
Earliest Departure 05:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Guayaquil to Quito
Fastest bus: 7h 55m
Cheapest bus: US$ 17

About the ride from Guayaquil to Quito
Guayaquil to Quito Route Information
The distance between Guayaquil and Quito is 166 miles, or approximately 265 kilometers.
There are 4 ways to get from Guayaquil to Quito, including bus,car,minivan,flight.
The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 7 hours 30 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 50 minutes.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Guayaquil to Quito by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 17
- 8 departures a day, or 56 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Guayaquil to Quito by car
- Starting Price: US$ 60
- 214 departures a day, or 1498 departures a week
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Comfort, Standard and SUV.
Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.
Guayaquil to Quito by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 366
- 133 departures a day, or 931 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.
Guayaquil to Quito by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 69
- 19 departures a day, or 133 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Companies Operating from Guayaquil to Quito
Popular stations and stops in Guayaquil and Quito
Departure stations in Guayaquil
Arrival stations in Quito
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Questions & Answers for Traveling from Guayaquil to Quito
What is the most popular transportation service from Guayaquil to Quito?
What is the distance between Guayaquil to Quito?
What is the fastest transportation service from Guayaquil to Quito?
What is the cheapest transport option from Guayaquil and Quito?
Who are the service providers on this route?
BUS: Flota Imbabura | Transportes Ecuador | TransEsmeraldas
CAR: Taxxis Ecuador | Ecuadorian Bus Charter | Turibus
MINIVAN: Ecuadorian Bus Charter | Turibus
FLIGHT: LATAM Airlines Group | Avianca
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