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How to get fromCuenca to Paitaby bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cuenca to Paita by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Cuenca to Terminal de PiurabusCuenca
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal de Piura to Paitataxi
    9h 41m
    $66–78

  2. Bus, taxi via Loja

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Lojabus
    2. Take the bus from Loja to Piurabus
    3. Take the taxi from Piura to Paitataxi
    13h 24m
    $48–74

  3. Drive 482.9 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Paitacar482.9 km
    7h 21m
    $73–105

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Piura International Airport (PIU)planeGYE - PIU
    3. Take the taxi from Piura International Airport (PIU) to Paitataxi
    8h 16m
    $464–645

  5. Bus, taxi via Piura

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to PiurabusCuenca
    2. Take the taxi from Piura to Paitataxi
    9h 42m
    $49–80

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Piura International Airport (PIU) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Paita, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cuenca to Paita. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Piura then take the taxi to Paita. Alternatively, you can drive from Cuenca to Paita in around 7h 21m.

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