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Bus Quito to Guayaquil: Trip Overview

Bus Quito to Guayaquil: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21
Average bus trip duration9h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:00 PM
Distance170 miles (274 km)
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

Quito to Guayaquil Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:00PM - 11:30PM
Minimum Price$21
Average Ticket Price$21
Minimum Trip Duration9h
Average Bus Trip Duration9h
Distance170 miles (274 km)
Bus Companies on This RoutePanamericana
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Quito - Guayaquil

The best way to travel from Quito to Guayaquil is by bus. 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.

Traveling from Quito to Guayaquil takes around 9h on average, but you can get there in as little as 9h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 169 miles (273 km) that separate the two cities.

Quito and Guayaquil are 169 miles (273 km) apart.

On average, there are 4 daily departures on this route, offered by Panamericana. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Quito to Guayaquil may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Quito to Guayaquil a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 9:00 PM for the initial departure and runs until 11:30 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from Quito to Guayaquil start their journey at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito and wind up at Terminal Terrestre. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $21 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Guayaquil from Quito.

The bus ticket costs $21 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $21 and $21, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from Quito to Guayaquil. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

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 Guayaquil!

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 Quito to Guayaquil.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Quito to Guayaquil 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 Quito to Guayaquil while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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