Quito to Guayaquil

Quito to Guayaquil

Quito
Guayaquil
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Quito to Guayaquil Destination Reviews

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Tyson W
Bus was comfortable but very late, apart from that it was a smooth ride.
Quito to Guayaquil, Bus Standard, Alianza Flota Imbabura - CT, Jul 12, 2026
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Quito to Guayaquil Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
San Cristobal - CT
Standard
00:00
07:55
$14.00
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
00:18
01:11
$79.95
Flight
Avianca
Economy
02:20
09:00
$517.07
Bus
Cooperativa Ecuador - CT
Standard
03:30
11:25
$14.00
Van
Taxxis Ecuador
Comfort Car
05:00
12:30
$70.00
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
05:19
08:17
$219.21
Bus
Cooperativa Ecuador - CT
Standard
05:45
13:40
$14.00
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
06:09
07:02
$64.09
Flight
Avianca
Economy
06:30
07:30
$66.05
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
06:48
19:43
$202.47
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
07:05
07:58
$74.16
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
07:21
08:14
$115.29
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
07:39
08:34
$74.16
Bus
Cooperativa Ecuador - CT
Standard
08:00
15:55
$14.00
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
08:16
19:46
$125.14
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
08:34
09:27
$73.00
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
08:50
09:43
$64.89
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
09:10
10:03
$159.90
Bus
Alianza Flota Imbabura - CT
Standard
09:45
17:40
$14.00
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
10:06
13:36
$310.53

How to get from Quito to Guayaquil

Travelling between Quito and Guayaquil is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 152.48 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.80.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 9 hours to travel between Quito and Guayaquil depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Quito and Guayaquil. Flight will bring you to your destination in 53m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h to reach Guayaquil.

How much does it cost to get from Quito to Guayaquil?

Travelling between Quito and Guayaquil can be as cheap as USD 19.80 if you opt for a Panamericana - CT bus and as expensive as USD 152.48 if you buy a LATAM Airlines Group flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Quito and Guayaquil ?

  • 34 from Quito to Guayaquil starting from 06:00 Quito Airport until 18:35 Quito Airport
  • 13 from Quito to Guayaquil starting from 10:00 Quito Quitumbe Bus Terminal until 23:59 Quito Valle Oficina Flota Imbabura

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Quito to Guayaquil.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Quito to Guayaquil, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 52.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Quito and Guayaquil

Avianca, Avianca, Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group

Bus

Travelling from Quito to Guayaquil overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Quito and Guayaquil

Alianza Flota Imbabura - CT, Cooperativa Santa - CT, Panamericana - CT

What is the most popular transport to get from Quito to Guayaquil?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 89% opted for a bus
  • 11% decided to fly

Transportation from Quito to Guayaquil

Facts about the transport from Quito to Guayaquil

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport53m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day47
Distance450 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvianca, Avianca, Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group