What is the cheapest way to get from Machala to Quito?

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Quito is to bus which costs $15 - $28 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machala to Quito?

The fastest way to get from Machala to Quito is to bus and fly and car which takes 3h 28m and costs $160 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Quito?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Machala and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Machala to Quito?

The distance between Machala and Quito is 487 km. The road distance is 479.8 km.

How do I travel from Machala to Quito without a car?

The best way to get from Machala to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $15 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Machala to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Quito bus from?

Machala to Quito bus services, operated by Panamericana Internacional, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Quito bus arrive?

Machala to Quito bus services, operated by Panamericana Internacional, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Machala to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Quito is 480 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Machala to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 852+ hotels available in Quito.

Machala to Quito - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Machala to Quito by bus, plane, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, fly, car
best
1. Take the bus from Machala to Santa Rosa
2. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)ETR - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
3h 28m
$167–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre QuitumbeQuito
11h 30m
$15–28
Drive 479.8 km
1. Drive from Machala to Quito479.8 km
7h 16m
$28–40
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly, car
1. Take the taxi from Machala to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)GYE - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
4h 16m
$194–303
Bus to Loja, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Machala to Catamayo
2. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)LOH - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
4h 48m
$154–198
Bus to Cuenca, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuenca
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)CUE - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
5h 49m
$107–149

Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

14Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 486.5 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Quito, Ecuador?

Panamericana Internacional operates a bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe every 3 hours. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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