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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cuenca to Santa Elena

Composite routes from Cuenca to Santa Elena

Cheapest
6 h 27 min
Car
448 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 6 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Cuenca to José
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16

Bus operators

Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis

Phone:
+593 99 144 1474
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/ejecutivosanluistransporte/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76

Super Semería

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

Turismo Oriental

Phone:
+593 7-282-4005
Website:
facebook.com/TurismoOriental/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

Palo Santo Travel Ecuador

Phone:
+593 99 546 4860
Email:
Website:
whalewatchingecuador.com/es/actividades
Bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$170.50

Cooperativa Manglaralto

Phone:
+593 09 9750 6958
Website:
facebook.com/p/Cooperativa-Manglaralto-100064025619857/
Bus from Puerto López to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.30–$6.96

Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial

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

Super Taxis Cuenca

Phone:
+593 98 731 4698
Email:
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Santa Elena is to bus which costs $13.47 and takes 5h 16m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Santa Elena?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Santa Elena. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Santa Elena via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Santa Elena?

The distance between Cuenca and Santa Elena is 328 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Santa Elena without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $13.47 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cuenca to Santa Elena, including transfers.

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

Cuenca to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, depart from Cuenca station.

Where does the Cuenca to Santa Elena bus arrive?

Cuenca to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Santa Elena?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Santa Elena is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Cuenca 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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