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

The cheapest way to get from Cali to Machala is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 43h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cali to Machala is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 45m and costs $330 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cali and Machala?

No, there is no direct bus from Cali to Machala. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte Cali and arriving at Machala via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Puyo and Cuenca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

How far is it from Cali to Machala?

The distance between Cali and Machala is 942 km. The road distance is 1185.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cali to Machala without a car is to bus via Puyo which takes 25h 55m and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Cali to Machala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cali to Machala bus from?

Cali to Machala bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Bus or fly from Cali to Machala?

The best way to get from Cali to Machala is to bus via Puyo which takes 25h 55m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Cali to Machala bus arrive?

Cali to Machala bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Cali to Machala?

Yes, the driving distance between Cali to Machala is 1186 km. It takes approximately 19h 46m to drive from Cali to Machala.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 43+ hotels available in Machala.

Cali to Machala - 9 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Cali to Machala by plane, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cali to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane CLO - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Machalataxi
8h 45m
$332–544
Bus #3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Pastobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Duránbus
5. Take the bus from Durán to Machalabus
43h 14m
$60–85
Bus via Puyo
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Puyobus
4. Take the bus from Puyo to Cuencabus
5. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus
25h 55m
$80–140
Drive 1,185.7 km
1. Drive from Cali to Machalacar 1,185.7 km
19h 46m
$68–98
Fly Cali to Santa Rosa Regional Airport
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane CLO - ETR
8h 51m
$142–620
Bus to Popayan Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
2. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane PPN - GYE
3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Machalataxi
14h 15m
$382–1,349
Shuttle to Armenia, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Armeniashuttle
2. Fly from Armenia (AXM) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane AXM - GYE
3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Machalataxi
13h 7m
$433–643
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus
4. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
5. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus
27h 25m
$78–129
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Machalabus
28h 40m
$75–109

Cali (CLO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

60Weekly Planes

5h 4mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 941.8 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Cali, Colombia and Machala, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Machala via Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Puyo, Puyo, and Cuenca in around 25h 55m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Euroairlines, and three other airlines fly from Cali (CLO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) twice daily.

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