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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machala to Santa Elena

Composite routes from Machala to Santa Elena

Cheapest
7 h 12 min
Car
497 km.
from $27

Transport providers

Bus operators

Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA

Phone:
+593 95 874 8163
Email:
info@cifainternacional.com
Website:
cifainternacional.com
Other from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.76
Other from Machala to Montañita
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
cooploja@loja.telconet.net
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Other from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial

Phone:
+593 98 068 2254
Email:
contacto@coopcostaazul.com
Website:
cica-ec.com/#
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.15

CITUP Cooperativa de Transporte Unidos Peninsulares

Phone:
+593-42955013
Email:
coopcitup@gmail.com
Other from Montañita to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Machala to Santa Elena?

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Santa Elena is to bus which costs $10.33 - $14.13 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machala to Santa Elena?

The fastest way to get from Machala to Santa Elena is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Santa Elena?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Santa Elena. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Santa Elena via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Machala to Santa Elena?

The distance between Machala and Santa Elena is 317 km. The road distance is 311 km.

How do I travel from Machala to Santa Elena without a car?

The best way to get from Machala to Santa Elena without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $10.33 - $14.13 .

How long does it take to get from Machala to Santa Elena?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Machala to Santa Elena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Santa Elena bus from?

Machala to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Santa Elena bus arrive?

Machala to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Machala to Santa Elena?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Santa Elena is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Machala to Santa Elena.

Where can I stay near Santa Elena?

There are 194+ hotels available in Santa Elena. Prices start at $32.66 per night.
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