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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machala to Quito

Composite routes from Machala to Quito

Cheapest
7 h 10 min
Car
497 km.
from $27
Other
3 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
371 km.
from $169.18

Transport providers

Bus operators

Euroairlines

Plane from Santa Rosa Regional Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$594.92

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Email:
administrativo@transesmeraldas.com
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
info@ocidentales.ec
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Bus from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Email:
info@panamericana.ec
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
info@cooperativasanta.ec
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$29.11

Cooperativa De Transporte Union Yantzaza

Phone:
+593 0996375105
Email:
unionyanzatza@yahoo.com
Website:
facebook.com/unionyanzatza/
Bus from Machala to Santa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.65

Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial

Phone:
+593 (07) 2976-455
Email:
info@cooppinas.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057476979166
Bus from Machala to Santa
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Airlines

Go2Sky

Website:
go2sky.aero/
Plane from Machala to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$240.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Machala to Quito?

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Quito is to bus which costs $13.04 - $25 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Machala to Quito?

The fastest way to get from Machala to Quito is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Quito?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Machala and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Machala to Quito?

The distance between Machala and Quito is 441 km. The road distance is 499.7 km.

How do I travel from Machala to Quito without a car?

The best way to get from Machala to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $13.04 - $25 .

How long does it take to get from Machala to Quito?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Machala to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Quito bus from?

Machala to Quito bus services, operated by Transportes Occidentales, depart from Machala station.

Bus or fly from Machala to Quito?

The best way to get from Machala to Quito is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13.04 - $25 and takes 10h.

Where does the Machala to Quito bus arrive?

Machala to Quito bus services, operated by Transportes Occidentales, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Machala to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Quito is 500 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Machala to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 835+ hotels available in Quito. Prices start at $34.24 per night.
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