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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane CUE - GYE
    2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Playastaxi taxi
    2h 2m
    $123–203

  2. Drive 285.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cuenca to Playascar car 285.4 km
    4h 16m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Playastaxi taxi
    4h 35m
    $69–84

  4. Bus, taxi via Cuenca

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Playastaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    $68–109

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus Cuenca / ...
    2. Drive from Machala to Playascar car
    6h 46m
    $22–37

Cuenca (CUE) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Playas, Guayas, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Cuenca to Playas. However, you can fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) then take the taxi to Playas. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil then take the taxi to Playas.

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