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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Machala is to car and fly and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $170 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Machala?

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

How far is it from Quito to Machala?

The distance between Quito and Machala is 485 km. The road distance is 478.4 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Quito to Machala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Machala bus from?

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

Where does the Quito to Machala bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Quito to Machala?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Machala is 478 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Quito to Machala.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 63+ hotels available in Machala.

Quito to Machala - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Machala by car, plane, bus, 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.

Car, fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane UIO - ETR
3. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Machalabus
3h 6m
$176–464
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Machalabus Quito
11h 30m
$15–28
Drive 478.4 km
1. Drive from Quito to Machalacar 478.4 km
7h 15m
$28–40
Car, fly to Cuenca, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane UIO - CUE
3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus
5h 31m
$101–190
Car, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane UIO - GYE
3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Machalataxi
4h 48m
$185–295

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

14Weekly Planes

47 minAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quito to Machala.

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Distance: 485 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

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

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