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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machala to Riobamba

Composite routes from Machala to Riobamba

Cheapest
4 h 44 min
Car
315 km.
from $17

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transportes Azuay

Phone:
+593-07 2823163
Email:
Website:
transportesazuay.com/
Bus from Machala to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.59–$16.46

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Email:
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Machala to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Cuenca to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$20.25

Pullman Sucre Internacional

Phone:
+593 07 282 2329
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/Transportes-Pullman-Sucre-PullSucre-S-A-136104303073640/
Bus from Machala to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.77

Cooperativa de Transportes Patria

Phone:
+593 03 2969314
Website:
cooperativapatria.com/
Bus from Machala to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.82–$15.19

Airlines

Go2Sky

Website:
go2sky.aero/
Plane from Machala to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$18.99–$240.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Riobamba is to bus which costs $9.24 - $15.22 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Machala to Riobamba is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Riobamba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Machala and arriving at Riobamba. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Machala to Riobamba?

The distance between Machala and Riobamba is 313 km. The road distance is 314.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Machala to Riobamba without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $9.24 - $15.22 .

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

The bus from Machala to Riobamba takes 6h including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Machala to Riobamba bus from?

Machala to Riobamba bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Patria, depart from Machala station.

Train, bus or fly from Machala to Riobamba?

The best way to get from Machala to Riobamba is to bus which takes 6h and costs $9.24 - $15.22 . There are no good options to train or fly between Machala to Riobamba.

Where does the Machala to Riobamba bus arrive?

Machala to Riobamba bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Patria, arrive at Riobamba station.

Can I drive from Machala to Riobamba?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Riobamba is 314 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Machala to Riobamba.

Where can I stay near Riobamba?

There are 71+ hotels available in Riobamba. Prices start at $13.11 per night.
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