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Bus Machala to Quito: Trip Overview

Bus Machala to Quito: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure8:15 AM
Distance236 miles (380 km)
Latest bus departure9:40 PM

Machala to Quito Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:15AM - 9:40PM
Minimum Price$22
Average Ticket Price$22
Minimum Trip Duration1h
Average Bus Trip Duration1h
Distance236 miles (380 km)
Bus Companies on This RoutePanamericana
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Machala - Quito

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Quito without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Machala to Quito takes around 1h, but you can get there in as little as 1h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 237 miles (381 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Machala and Quito is 237 miles (381 km).

About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by Panamericana. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Machala to Quito may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Machala to Quito a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 8:15 AM and 9:40 PM.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. $22 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Quito from Machala.

You can expect to pay around $22 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $22 and $26, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Machala to Quito is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 2h. So you'll have enough time to visit Quito before returning to Machala in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Machala to Quito.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Machala to Quito.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Machala to Quito will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Machala to Quito while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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Bus from Quito to Machala

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