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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Elena to Loja

Composite routes from Santa Elena to Loja

Cheapest
10 h 3 min
Car
642 km.
from $35
Fastest
1 h 18 min
Plane
Other
8 h 31 min
Bus, Taxi
267 km.
from $81.88
11 h 30 min
268 km.
from $27.54
15 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
267 km.
from $278.02
8 h 56 min
268 km.
from $35.41
9 h 36 min
268 km.
from $23.74
13 h 18 min
268 km.
from $19.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis

Phone:
+593 99 144 1474
Email:
sanluisejecutivo@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/ejecutivosanluistransporte/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76
Bus from Cuenca to Loja
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76

Super Semería

Phone:
+593 98 453 6454
Email:
semeriasa@yahoo.es
Website:
facebook.com/supersemeriaire
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$35.44

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes

Email:
expressucre@hotmail.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.76

Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA

Phone:
+593 95 874 8163
Email:
info@cifainternacional.com
Website:
cifainternacional.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machala
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.76

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
cooploja@loja.telconet.net
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Catamayo
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Cuenca to Loja
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Cooperativa Libertad Peninsular

Phone:
+593 2130175
Email:
clp_1976@hotmail.com
Website:
clp.com.ec/
Bus from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.32–$5.82

Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial

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

Cooperativa International Ecuatoriano Pullman

Phone:
+593 07 293 1164
Email:
ecuatorianopullman@hotmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/ecuatoriano.pullman/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machala
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30

Transportes TAC

Phone:
Zaruma: +(593)072949222
Email:
info@cooperativatac.com
Website:
cooperativatac.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Zaruma
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.86–$11.39

Viajeros Internacional

Phone:
+593 99 645 6618
Email:
reservas@viajerosinternacional.com.ec
Website:
viajerosinternacional.com.ec/
Bus from Cuenca to Loja
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$20.25

Unión Cariamanga Internacional

Phone:
+(593) 72572908
Email:
administradores@unioncariamanga.com.ec
Website:
unioncariamanga.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Loja
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99
Bus from Machala terminal terrestre to Loja
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66

Cooperativa de Transportes Nambija

Phone:
+593 96 849 9565
Website:
facebook.com/coopnambija
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Loja
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$22.78

Airlines

Go2Sky

Website:
go2sky.aero/
Plane from Machala to Loja
Ave. Duration:
10h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$329.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Loja is to bus which costs $15.22 - $25 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Loja is to drive which takes 7h 37m and costs $29.35 - $43.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena and Loja?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena to Loja. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Loja via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Catamayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Santa Elena to Loja?

The distance between Santa Elena and Loja is 518 km. The road distance is 533.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Loja without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 31m and costs $51.09 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Santa Elena to Loja, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Elena to Loja bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Elena to Loja?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Loja is 534 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Santa Elena to Loja.

Where can I stay near Loja?

There are 91+ hotels available in Loja. Prices start at $4.35 per night.
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