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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machala to Vilcabamba

Composite routes from Machala to Vilcabamba

Cheapest
3 h 52 min
Car
255 km.
from $14

Transport providers

Bus operators

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
cooploja@loja.telconet.net
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Machala to Catamayo
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Cooperativa De Transporte Union Yantzaza

Phone:
+593 0996375105
Email:
unionyanzatza@yahoo.com
Website:
facebook.com/unionyanzatza/
Bus from Machala to Loja
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$17.72

Unión Cariamanga Internacional

Phone:
+(593) 72572908
Email:
administradores@unioncariamanga.com.ec
Website:
unioncariamanga.ec/
Bus from Loja to Vilcabamba
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.56–$5.95

Cooperativa de Transportes Nambija

Phone:
+593 96 849 9565
Website:
facebook.com/coopnambija
Bus from Machala to Loja
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13

Transportes Vilcabambaturis Cia. Ltda.

Phone:
+593 96 266 0078
Website:
vilcabambaturis.negocio.site/
Bus from Loja to Vilcabamba
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Machala to Vilcabamba?

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Vilcabamba is to bus which costs $7.07 - $19.57 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machala to Vilcabamba?

The fastest way to get from Machala to Vilcabamba is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 47m and costs $47.83 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Vilcabamba?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Vilcabamba. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Vilcabamba via Catamayo and Loja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Machala to Vilcabamba?

The distance between Machala and Vilcabamba is 258 km. The road distance is 256.5 km.

How do I travel from Machala to Vilcabamba without a car?

The best way to get from Machala to Vilcabamba without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 47m and costs $47.83 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Machala to Vilcabamba?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Machala to Vilcabamba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Vilcabamba bus from?

Machala to Vilcabamba bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Vilcabamba bus arrive?

Machala to Vilcabamba bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Catamayo station.

Can I drive from Machala to Vilcabamba?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Vilcabamba is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Machala to Vilcabamba.

Where can I stay near Vilcabamba?

There are 17+ hotels available in Vilcabamba. Prices start at $4.76 per night.
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