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Machala to Tulcán

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10 h 51 min
719 km.
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Machala, Ecuador → Tulcán, Ecuador

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machala to Tulcán

Composite routes from Machala to Tulcán

Cheapest
10 h 51 min
Car
719 km.
from $39
Other
7 h 9 min
Plane
516 km.
from $176.97
12 h 37 min
516 km.
from $45.74
8 h 51 min
Plane
516 km.
from $281.93
15 h 6 min
516 km.
from $32.17
15 h 25 min
516 km.
from $27.07

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 13
Euroairlines
Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA
Website
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
Transportes Occidentales
Website
Panamericana Internacional
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
Website
Flota Imbabura
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo
Website
Cooperativa International Ecuatoriano Pullman
Website
Micro San Cristobal
Website
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Website
Pullman Carchi
Website
Euroairlines
50 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$126.58–$594.92
Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA
Website
3h 30m
Every 30 minutes
$6.96–$10.76
+593 95 874 8163
+593 95 874 8163
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
8h 57m
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–$22.78
(+59) 0 2303-4291
(+59) 0 2303-4291
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Panamericana Internacional
Website
11h 30m
Every 2 hours
$16.46–$24.05
+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–$29.11
+593 3 252 1073
+593 3 252 1073
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
Website
2h 15m
Every 15 minutes
$6.33–$9.49
+593 06 2955200
+593 06 2955200
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flota Imbabura
Website
2h
Hourly
$4.30–$6.96
+593 95 889 6029
+593 95 889 6029
Call
Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo
Website
1h 58m
5 times a day
$6.96–$20.25
+593 98 809 8584
+593 98 809 8584
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa International Ecuatoriano Pullman
Website
3h
Every 30 minutes
$8.30
+593 07 293 1164
+593 07 293 1164
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Micro San Cristobal
Website
6h
Hourly
$8.23–$10.13
+593 062 980 273
+593 062 980 273
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Website
5h
Hourly
$7.59–$12.02
+593 062980728
+593 062980728
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pullman Carchi
Website
6h
Every 10 minutes
$9.16
+593 6-298-0020
+593 6-298-0020
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Go2Sky
Website
Go2Sky
Website
50 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$20.25–$240.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Tulcán is to bus which costs $11.96 - $27.17 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machala to Tulcán is to fly and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $47.83 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Tulcán?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Tulcán. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Tulcán via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

How far is it from Machala to Tulcán?

The distance between Machala and Tulcán is 655 km. The road distance is 742.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Machala to Tulcán without a car is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $27.17 - $36.96 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Machala to Tulcán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Tulcán bus from?

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

Where does the Machala to Tulcán bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Machala to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Tulcán is 743 km. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Machala to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 53+ hotels available in Tulcán. Prices start at $10.14 per night.
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