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 22m.

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 30m and costs $150 - $240.

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 via Quito Terminal Carcelén which takes 8h 4m and costs $60 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 22m to drive from Quito to Playas.

Where can I stay near Playas?

There are 133+ 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 Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)UIO - GYE
3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Playas
3h 30m
$150–240
Drive 466.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito to Playas466.5 km
7h 22m
$27–39
Bus, taxi via Quito Terminal Carcelén
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to GuayaquilEsmeraldas / ...
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Playas
8h 4m
$63–86
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilGuayaquil / ...
2. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Playas
9h 20m
$72–96
Bus, taxi #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to DuránQuito Quitumbe
2. Take the taxi from Durán to Playas
14h 23m
$69–90

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

116Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.4 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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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