How to Travel from
Santiago de Méndez to Loja
by Plane, Route or Car
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Santiago de Méndez, Ecuador → Loja, Ecuador
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santiago De Méndez to Loja
Composite routes from Santiago De Méndez to Loja
Cheapest
4 h 34 min
Car
314 km.
from $17
Other
7 h 1 min
172 km.
from $16.20
8 h 58 min
172 km.
from $27.20
10 h 1 min
172 km.
from $23.11
Route Navigator Santiago de Méndez - Loja
Get all the information you need right here
At roundabout, take exit 1
60 м
60 м
Turn right onto Domingo Comin
Domingo Comin, 1 km 107 м
1 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Vía Méndez-Bella Unión
Vía Méndez-Bella Unión, 3 km 440 м
3 km 440 м
Turn right onto E45
54 km 578 м
54 km 578 м
Turn left onto Via Limon Indanza Plan de Milagro
Via Limon Indanza Plan de Milagro, 6 km 207 м
6 km 207 м
Turn right onto Luis Muy
Luis Muy, 158 м
158 м
Turn sharp right onto Avenida La Paz
Avenida La Paz, 72 km 428 м
72 km 428 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sixto Duran Ballen
Sixto Duran Ballen, 3 km 210 м
3 km 210 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via a Proveduría
Via a Proveduría, 118 м
118 м
Continue onto Via a Proveeduría
Via a Proveeduría, 391 м
391 м
Turn right onto Via a Proveeduría
Via a Proveeduría, 64 м
64 м
Turn left onto Via a Proveeduría
Via a Proveeduría, 3 km 599 м
3 km 599 м
Turn sharp right
1 km 718 м
1 km 718 м
Turn left
456 м
456 м
Turn right
80 м
80 м
Turn left
88 м
88 м
Turn sharp right
4 km 526 м
4 km 526 м
Turn left onto Via Gualaquiza Pangui Yantzaza
Via Gualaquiza Pangui Yantzaza, 22 km 399 м
22 km 399 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Jorge Mosquera
Jorge Mosquera, 121 м
121 м
Continue onto E45
38 km 646 м
38 km 646 м
Turn left onto Avenida Carlos Calle
Avenida Carlos Calle, 165 м
165 м
Keep right onto Avenida de Las Luciernagas
Avenida de Las Luciernagas, 1 km 349 м
1 km 349 м
Turn left onto Avenida de Las Luciernagas
Avenida de Las Luciernagas, 210 м
210 м
Turn slight left onto Avenida de Las Luciernagas
Avenida de Las Luciernagas, 477 м
477 м
Turn left onto Paso Lateral Yantzaza
Paso Lateral Yantzaza, 8 km 794 м
8 km 794 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto E45
31 km 782 м
31 km 782 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida del Ejército
Avenida del Ejército, 3 km 74 м
3 km 74 м
Turn right onto Avenida Podocarpus
Avenida Podocarpus, 418 м
418 м
Continue onto Nangaritza
Nangaritza, 283 м
283 м
Keep left onto Avenida Podocarpus
Avenida Podocarpus, 295 м
295 м
Turn right onto Avenida Loja
Avenida Loja, 52 km 384 м
52 km 384 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Santa Marianita de Jesus
Santa Marianita de Jesus, 2 km 930 м
2 km 930 м
Turn sharp right onto Ilinaza
Ilinaza, 232 м
232 м
Keep left onto Chimborazo
Chimborazo, 1 km 896 м
1 km 896 м
Turn right onto Avenida Zoilo Rodriguez
Avenida Zoilo Rodriguez, 242 м
242 м
Turn left onto Clodoveo Carrión
Clodoveo Carrión, 1 km 607 м
1 km 607 м
Turn left onto 18 de Noviembre
18 de Noviembre, 68 м
68 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis
Phone:
+593 99 144 1474
Email:
sanluisejecutivo@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/ejecutivosanluistransporte/
Bus from Cuenca to Loja
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
cooploja@loja.telconet.net
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Cuenca to Loja
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes
Phone:
+593 3-274-0070
Email:
amazonascooperativa@yahoo.es
Bus from Guarumales to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.05–$5.57
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
Catamayo Express
Phone:
+593 7-267-7278
Email:
catamayoexpress@hotmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/CatamayoExpress/
Bus from Cuenca to Loja
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76
Centinela del Oriente Cooperativa de Transporte
Phone:
+593 98 486 1628
Email:
centinelaoriente@yahoo.es
Bus from Santiago de Méndez to Guarumales
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.77–$5.19
Bus from Santiago de Méndez to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.82–$15.19
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago de Méndez to Loja?
The cheapest way to get from Santiago de Méndez to Loja is to bus via Guarumales which costs $11.96 - $27.17 and takes 7h 1m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santiago de Méndez to Loja?
The fastest way to get from Santiago de Méndez to Loja is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Santiago de Méndez and Loja?
No, there is no direct bus from Santiago de Méndez to Loja. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Méndez and arriving at Loja via Guarumales and Cuenca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
How far is it from Santiago de Méndez to Loja?
The distance between Santiago de Méndez and Loja is 369 km. The road distance is 314.7 km.
How do I travel from Santiago de Méndez to Loja without a car?
The best way to get from Santiago de Méndez to Loja without a car is to bus via Guarumales which takes 7h 1m and costs $11.96 - $27.17 .
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Méndez to Loja?
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Santiago de Méndez to Loja, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Santiago de Méndez to Loja bus from?
Santiago de Méndez to Loja bus services, operated by Centinela del Oriente Cooperativa de Transporte, depart from Santiago de Méndez station.
Where does the Santiago de Méndez to Loja bus arrive?
Santiago de Méndez to Loja bus services, operated by Centinela del Oriente Cooperativa de Transporte, arrive at Guarumales station.
Can I drive from Santiago de Méndez to Loja?
Yes, the driving distance between Santiago de Méndez to Loja is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Santiago de Méndez 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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