There are 6 ways to get from Ecuador to Lima by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport
best- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane GYE - LIM
2h 47m$215–568Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Nortebus Lima
29h 25m$58–115Bus via Tumbes
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus
- Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus Lima
24h 15m$78–120Drive 1,445.9 km
- Drive from Guayaquil to Limacar 1,445.9 km
20h 7m$218–314Bus to Tumbes, fly
- Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus
- Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane TBP - LIM
4h 49m$67–170Bus #2
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Máncorabus Guayaquil
- Take the bus from Oltursa Mancora to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus 2887 / ...
36h 10m$63–87
José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ecuador to Lima is to bus which costs $60 - $90 and takes 36h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ecuador to Lima is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ecuador to Lima. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Lima Paseo de la República via Tumbes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.
The distance between Ecuador and Lima is 1160 km. The road distance is 1445.9 km.
The best way to get from Ecuador to Lima without a car is to bus via Tumbes which takes 24h 15m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Ecuador to Lima, including transfers.
Ecuador to Lima bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.
The best way to get from Ecuador to Lima is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Tumbes, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 24h 15m.
Ecuador to Lima bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Tumbes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ecuador to Lima is 1446 km. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Ecuador to Lima.
What companies run services between Ecuador and Lima, Peru?
LATAM Chile flies from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Guayaquil to Lima Paseo de la República via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Tumbes, and Tumbes in around 24h 15m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport via Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Flights from Tumbes to Jorge Chávez International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- skyairline.com
Flights from Tumbes to Jorge Chávez International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Phone
- +51 511 418 1111
- contactcenter@civa.com.pe
- Website
- CIVA
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- CIVA
Bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la República
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- CIVA
Bus from Guayaquil to Máncora
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- CIVA
- Phone
- +593 095 887 1622
- Website
- cooperativapatria.com
Bus from Machala to Huaquillas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Machala to Huaquillas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
- Phone
- +51 1 311-5050
- Website
- Cruz Del Sur International
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Cruz Del Sur International
- Phone
- +51 994 656 518
- atencionalcliente@oltursa.com.pe
- Website
- Oltursa
Bus from Oltursa Mancora to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Oltursa
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