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How to get fromCuenca to Tumacoby bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cuenca to Tumaco by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Esmeraldasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to San Lorenzobus bus
    3. Drive from San Lorenzo to Tumacocar car
    9h 8m
    $32–44

  2. Bus, drive via Quito

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Lorenzobus bus
    3. Drive from San Lorenzo to Tumacocar car
    20h 15m
    $30–68

  3. Drive 759.7 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Tumacocar car 759.7 km
    12h 3m
    $44–63

  4. Fly, car, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUE - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ibarra to San Lorenzobus bus
    5. Drive from San Lorenzo to Tumacocar car
    10h 8m
    $101–205

Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Tumaco, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Cuenca to Tumaco. However, you can take the bus to Esmeraldas, take the taxi to Esmeraldas, take the bus to San Lorenzo, then drive to Tumaco. Alternatively, you can drive from Cuenca to Tumaco in around 12h 3m.

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