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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Playas is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Playas is to car and fly and taxi which takes 3h 31m and costs $150 - $260.

How far is it from Quito to Playas?

The distance between Quito and Playas is 419 km. The road distance is 466.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Playas without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 4m and costs $65 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Quito to Playas, including transfers.

Can I drive from Quito to Playas?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Playas is 467 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Quito to Playas.

Where can I stay near Playas?

There are 118+ hotels available in Playas.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Playas by car, plane, taxi, or bus

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, taxi
best
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 Playastaxi
3h 31m
$150–260
Drive 466.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito to Playascar 466.5 km
7h 26m
$27–39
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquilbus Esmeraldas / ...
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Playastaxi
8h 4m
$66–87
Bus, taxi via Quevedo
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Quevedobus
2. Take the bus from El Empalme to Guayaquil Terminal Terrestre Jaime Roldos Aguilerasbus
3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil Terminal Terrestre Jaime Roldos Aguileras to Playastaxi
10h 29m
$62–84
Bus, taxi #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Duránbus Quito Quitumbe
2. Take the taxi from Durán to Playastaxi
14h 24m
$68–85

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

111Weekly Planes

57 minAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.4 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Playas, Guayas, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Playas. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Playas. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén, take the bus to Guayaquil, then take the taxi to Playas.

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