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

The cheapest way to get from Cali to Machala is to bus via Guayaquil which costs $55 - $80 and takes 42h 22m.

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 6h 58m and costs $290 - $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, Ambato and Cuenca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 42m.

How far is it from Cali to Machala?

The distance between Cali and Machala is 944 km. The road distance is 1190.5 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 Cuenca Airport (CUE) which takes 27h 42m and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 Cuenca Airport (CUE) which takes 27h 42m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $600 and takes 10h 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 1191 km. It takes approximately 20h 2m to drive from Cali to Machala.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 61+ hotels available in Machala.

Cali to Machala - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cali to Machala by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

Fly 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
6h 58m
$298–511
Bus via Guayaquil
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal 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
42h 22m
$59–80
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
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 42m
$65–121
Drive 1,190.5 km
1. Drive from Cali to Machalacar 1,190.5 km
20h 2m
$68–98
Fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane CLO - ETR
10h 51m
$139–600
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 Machalabus
29h 32m
$60–104

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

53Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 944.4 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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, Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, Ambato, and Cuenca in around 27h 42m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Euroairlines, and four other airlines fly from Cali (CLO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) 3 times a day.

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