Bus Quito to Machala: Trip Overview
Quito to Machala Buses
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Information on this bus route
| Daily Buses | 16 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:30AM - 11:15PM |
| Minimum Price | US$24 |
| Average Ticket Price | US$25 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 1h |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 1h |
| Distance | 380 km |
| Bus companies on this route | Panamericana |
Frequently asked questions on the trip Quito - Machala
The average bus ticket price from Quito to Machala is US$25. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Quito to Machala is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Quito and Machala is around 1h, although the fastest bus will take about 1h.This is the time it takes to travel the 381 km that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Quito to Machala can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Quito to Machala by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Quito to Machala, you can travel comfortably and safely with Panamericana.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Quito and Machala!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Quito to Machala, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Quito to Machala.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Quito to Machala, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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Popular Buses Connecting Quito
Buses Leaving from Quito
- Bus from Quito to Huaquillas
- Bus Quito - La Paz
- Quito - Machala
- Bus from Quito to Ibarra
- Bus Quito - Atacames
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- Bus from Quito to Bahía de Caráquez
- Bus Quito - Puyo
- Quito - Portoviejo
- Bus from Quito to San Vicente
- Bus Quito - Chone
- Quito - Santa Elena
- Bus from Quito to Rocafuerte
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- Quito - Santa Rosa
Buses Going to Quito
- Bus from Santa Rosa to Quito
- Bus Manta - Quito
- Esmeraldas - Quito
- Bus from Machala to Quito
- Bus Atacames - Quito
- Huaquillas - Quito
- Bus from Nueva Loja to Quito
- Bus Bahía de Caráquez - Quito
- San Vicente - Quito
- Bus from Santo Domingo to Quito
- Bus Puyo - Quito
- Chone - Quito
- Bus from Puerto López to Quito
- Bus Tena - Quito
- Portoviejo - Quito
Popular Buses Connecting Machala
Buses Leaving from Machala
Buses Going to Machala
Popular routes in this country
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