Distance
176 km (110.0 miles)
Price range
US$ 13-US$ 393
Ride Duration Range
5h 30m-5h 47m
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.

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Taking a bus from Quito to Esmeraldas

Fastest bus: 5h 47m

Cheapest bus: US$ 13

The fastest: 5h 47m

The cheapest: US$ 13

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

The fastest: 5h 30m

The cheapest: US$ 393

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Charger

Food

The fastest: 5h 30m

The cheapest: US$ 298

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Charger

Food

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About the ride from Quito to Esmeraldas

Quito to Esmeraldas Route Information

The distance between Quito and Esmeraldas is 110 miles, or approximately 176 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Quito to Esmeraldas, including bus,car,minivan.

The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 5 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by car, which takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Quito to Esmeraldas by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 13
  • 19 departures a day, or 133 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.

Quito to Esmeraldas by car

  • Starting Price: US$ 298
  • 72 departures a day, or 504 departures a week

The only travel class available is 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.

Quito to Esmeraldas by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 393
  • 72 departures a day, or 504 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.

Companies Operating from Quito to Esmeraldas

Average time

5h 30m

Average price

US$ 298 - US$ 393

Average time

5h 47m

Average price

US$ 13

Popular stations and stops in Quito and Esmeraldas

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Quito to Esmeraldas

What is the most popular transportation service from Quito to Esmeraldas?

Car stands out as the most popular transportation service between Quito and Esmeraldas by Turibus

What is the distance between Quito to Esmeraldas?

The distance between Quito and Esmeraldas is approximately 176 km (Air).

What is the fastest transportation service from Quito to Esmeraldas?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Esmeraldas is with Car by Turibus, which takes approximately 5h 30m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Quito and Esmeraldas?

The cheapest way to travel from Quito to Esmeraldas is by Bus by Aerotaxi, with prices starting at US$ 13.

Who are the service providers on this route?

The main service providers operating between Quito and Esmeraldas include

BUS:  Transportes Occidentales | TransEsmeraldas | Trans Esmeraldas | Aerotaxi

CAR:  Turibus

MINIVAN:  Turibus

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