Private Shuttle Baños to Guayaquil: Hotel Pickup Included

A private van from the mountain town straight to Ecuador's biggest city

Private shuttle service from Baños to Guayaquil with hotel pickup and flexible departure time. The driver speaks English or Spanish. The van is new and seats your group alone. Two bags per person plus one handbag are included. Children from age 2 travel free. Departure adapts to your schedule, and the journey takes roughly five hours depending on traffic and time of day.

The experience

The shuttle picks you up at your hotel in Baños at whatever time works for your morning or afternoon. You ride in a new private van with only your group inside: no shared stops, no other passengers. The driver speaks English or Spanish and handles the route while you watch the landscape change from the Andes down toward the coast. Traffic and time of day shift the exact duration, but plan for around five hours of travel.

Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and sits on the Guayas River delta. The shuttle delivers you to your hotel there, completing the one-way transfer. Two checked bags per person fit in the van, plus one personal bag. Anything beyond that needs to be arranged ahead. Bring your documentation and the service voucher the operator sends you. The driver will ask to see both at pickup.

If you can't find the meeting point at your hotel, the voucher includes an emergency number to call. Public transportation runs between the two cities if you prefer a cheaper option, but this van keeps your group together and leaves when you're ready.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Baños.
• one-way private shuttle service.
• English or Spanish-speaking driver.
• new vehicle for your group alone.
• two bags per person plus one handbag.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 13:00

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 11 years)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by BM TOURS SA

Is this one for you?The five-hour drive means you spend most of a day in transit, so book this if you're moving between Baños and Guayaquil and want to leave on your own schedule without waiting for a shared departure or coordinating with other passengers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

How far is it from Baños to Guayaquil by this shuttle?

The shuttle covers the route in roughly five hours of driving, though traffic and the time of day can make it longer or shorter. The road descends from the mountain town to the coast.

Can I choose what time the shuttle picks me up?

Yes. The departure time adapts to your schedule, so you tell the operator when you want to leave your Baños hotel and they arrange the pickup for that time.

What can I bring on the shuttle?

Two checked bags per person fit in the van, plus one handbag or personal bag. Anything larger needs to be discussed with the operator before booking.

What do I need to bring to the pickup?

Bring your passport or travel documentation and the service voucher the operator sends you after booking. Show both to the driver at pickup.