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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Carcelén | Esmeraldas Bus Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carcelén | Esmeraldas Bus Terminal | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Carcelén | Esmeraldas Bus Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carcelén | Esmeraldas Bus Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carcelén | Esmeraldas Bus Terminal | No tags |
Get from Quito to Esmeraldas
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
3bus per day
6hAverage Duration
110 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
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EC bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Orléans Express, Peter Pan, Superciva, Megabus
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Quito to Esmeraldas, EC by bus
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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$13
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$13
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The cheapest trip from Quito to Esmeraldas, EC was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Quito to Esmeraldas, EC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $15 for a bus ticket from Quito to Esmeraldas, EC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-19.
