Quito to Guayaquil Trip Overview
Distance 265 km (165.6 miles) | |
Price range US$ 15-US$ 581 | |
Ride Duration Range 54m-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 Quito to Guayaquil
Fastest bus: 7h 33m
Cheapest bus: US$ 15

About the ride from Quito to Guayaquil
Quito to Guayaquil Route Information
The distance between Quito and Guayaquil is 166 miles, or approximately 265 kilometers.
There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Guayaquil, 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 54 minutes.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Quito to Guayaquil by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 15
- 57 departures a day, or 399 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 Guayaquil by car
- Starting Price: US$ 60
- 216 departures a day, or 1512 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.
Quito to Guayaquil 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.
Quito to Guayaquil by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 116
- 5 departures a day, or 35 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 Quito to Guayaquil
Popular stations and stops in Quito and Guayaquil
Departure stations in Quito
Arrival stations in Guayaquil
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Questions & Answers for Traveling from Quito to Guayaquil
What is the most popular transportation service from Quito to Guayaquil?
What is the distance between Quito to Guayaquil?
What is the fastest transportation service from Quito to Guayaquil?
What is the cheapest transport option from Quito and Guayaquil?
Who are the service providers on this route?
BUS: Flota Imbabura | Transportes Ecuador | TransEsmeraldas | Cooperativa Santa
CAR: Taxxis Ecuador | Ecuadorian Bus Charter | Turibus
MINIVAN: Ecuadorian Bus Charter | Turibus
FLIGHT: LATAM Airlines Group | Avianca
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