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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machala to Cotacachi

Composite routes from Machala to Cotacachi

Cheapest
8 h 50 min
Car
580 km.
from $31
Other
4 h 50 min
Plane, Bus
438 km.
from $156.91
13 h 25 min
438 km.
from $31.70
10 h 51 min
438 km.
from $23.41
6 h 31 min
Plane, Bus
438 km.
from $268.76
12 h 28 min
438 km.
from $36.13
12 h 32 min
438 km.
from $28.74

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 8
Euroairlines
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
Transportes Occidentales
Website
Panamericana Internacional
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
Cooperativa de Transporte Los Lagos
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Patria
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Unidos
Euroairlines
50 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$120.25–$569.60
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
9h 32m
3 times a day
$16.46–$22.78
+593 02 392 2300
+593 02 392 2300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transportes Occidentales
Website
10h
Every 4 hours
$15.19–$21.52
(+59) 0 2303-4291
(+59) 0 2303-4291
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Panamericana Internacional
Website
11h 30m
Every 2 hours
$16.46–$22.78
+593 (2) 2557133
+593 (2) 2557133
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
9h 3m
3 times a day
$17.72–$27.85
+593 3 252 1073
+593 3 252 1073
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transporte Los Lagos
Website
2h
4 times a day
$3.04–$4.43
+593 6-292-0382
+593 6-292-0382
Call
Cooperativa de Transportes Patria
Website
6h
3 times a day
$10.76–$15.19
+593 03 2969314
+593 03 2969314
Call
Cooperativa de Transportes Unidos
3h 41m
Every 4 hours
$10.13–$15.19
[email protected]
Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Go2Sky
Website
Go2Sky
Website
50 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$18.99–$240.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Cotacachi is to bus which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machala to Cotacachi is to fly and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $39.13 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Cotacachi?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Cotacachi. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Cotacachi via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Quito - Terminal Carcelén. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Machala to Cotacachi?

The distance between Machala and Cotacachi is 516 km. The road distance is 604.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Machala to Cotacachi without a car is to bus via Riobamba which takes 10h 51m and costs $21.74 - $31.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Machala to Cotacachi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Cotacachi bus from?

Machala to Cotacachi bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Cotacachi bus arrive?

Machala to Cotacachi bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Machala to Cotacachi?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Cotacachi is 605 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Machala to Cotacachi.

Where can I stay near Cotacachi?

There are 174+ hotels available in Cotacachi. Prices start at $9.52 per night.
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