How to get from Quito to Guayaquil
3 ways, 266 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 37m | $60–90 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 7h 14m | $19–25 estimated |
| Taxi | 7h 14m | $125–185 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Quito to Guayaquil?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 37m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 266 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Quito to Guayaquil?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $19. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Quito to Guayaquil?
- About 1h 2m in the air (UIO → GYE), about 4h 37m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $60–90; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Guayaquil from Quito by road?
- About 413 km, roughly 7h 14m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $19–25; tolls and parking are extra.