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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cuenca to Paita by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Piurabus bus Chiclayo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Piura to Paitataxi taxi
    8h 29m
    $77–91

  2. Bus, taxi via Piura #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Piurabus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the taxi from Piura to Paitataxi taxi
    9h 42m
    $59–90

  3. Drive 482.6 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Paitacar car 482.6 km
    7h 21m
    $73–105

  4. Bus, taxi via Piura

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Cuenca to Terminal de Piurabus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal de Piura to Paitataxi taxi
    9h 41m
    $75–87

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 588.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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 Piura then take the taxi to Paita. Alternatively, you can drive from Cuenca to Paita in around 7h 21m.

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