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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Elena to Cuenca

Composite routes from Santa Elena to Cuenca

Cheapest
6 h 23 min
Car
445 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 6 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis

Phone:
+593 99 144 1474
Email:
sanluisejecutivo@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/ejecutivosanluistransporte/
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76

Super Semería

Phone:
+593 98 453 6454
Email:
semeriasa@yahoo.es
Website:
facebook.com/supersemeriaire
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$34.18

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes

Email:
expressucre@hotmail.com
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13

Turismo Oriental

Phone:
+593 7-282-4005
Website:
facebook.com/TurismoOriental/
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

Cooperativa Libertad Peninsular

Phone:
+593 2130175
Email:
clp_1976@hotmail.com
Website:
clp.com.ec/
Other from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.06–$5.57

Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial

Phone:
+593 98 068 2254
Email:
contacto@coopcostaazul.com
Website:
cica-ec.com/#
Other from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.00

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Cuenca is to bus which costs $9.78 - $34.78 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Cuenca is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Santa Elena to Cuenca?

The distance between Santa Elena and Cuenca is 332 km. The road distance is 323.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Cuenca without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $9.78 - $34.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Santa Elena to Cuenca, including transfers.

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

Santa Elena to Cuenca bus services, operated by Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial, depart from Santa Elena station.

Where does the Santa Elena to Cuenca bus arrive?

Santa Elena to Cuenca bus services, operated by Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Santa Elena to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Cuenca is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Santa Elena to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 456+ hotels available in Cuenca. Prices start at $17.80 per night.
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