There are 8 ways to get from Ecuador to La Rioja by plane, bus, or car
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Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport
best- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane GYE - IRJ
12h 53m$679,627–2,135,331Bus via Tumbes
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus
- Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Metánbus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Metán to Terminal La Riojabus
3d 12h$299,568–546,126Drive 4,459.2 km
- Drive from Guayaquil to La Riojacar 4,459.2 km
2d 15h$601,051–868,184Bus to Tumbes, fly to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport
- Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus
- Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane TBP - IRJ
15h 30m$767,237–2,537,759Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport
- Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
- Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane UIO - IRJ
15h 37m$694,319–2,145,819Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport, bus
- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR)plane GYE - COR
- Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Terminal La Riojabus
15h 39m$541,747–1,193,051Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Metánbus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Metán to Terminal La Riojabus
3d 15h$323,568–658,126Bus #2
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal San Borjabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus
4d$560,202–889,332
José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja is to bus via Tumbes which costs $300000 - $550000 and takes 3 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja is to fly which takes 12h 53m and costs $650000 - $2200000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ecuador to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Terminal La Rioja via Tumbes, Lima, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and Terminal de Omnibus Metán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.
The distance between Ecuador and La Rioja is 3350 km. The road distance is 4459.2 km.
The best way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja without a car is to bus via Tumbes which takes 3 days 12h and costs $300000 - $550000.
It takes approximately 12h 53m to get from Ecuador to La Rioja, including transfers.
Ecuador to La Rioja bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, depart from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.
The best way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja is to fly which takes 12h 53m and costs $650000 - $2200000. Alternatively, you can bus via Tumbes, which costs $300000 - $550000 and takes 3 days 12h.
Ecuador to La Rioja bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Tumbes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ecuador to La Rioja is 4459 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from Ecuador to La Rioja.
What companies run services between Ecuador and La Rioja, Argentina?
LATAM Chile, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Guayaquil to Terminal La Rioja via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Tumbes, Tumbes, Lima Paseo de la República, Lima, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, and Terminal de Omnibus Metán in around 3d 12h.
- Website
- aerolineas.com.ar
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650,000–2,100,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Bogota, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $850,000–2,800,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Bogota, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $850,000–2,800,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 27m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700,000–2,200,000
Flights from Tumbes to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750,000–2,700,000
Flights from Tumbes to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750,000–2,500,000
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650,000–2,200,000
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Bogota, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $850,000–2,800,000
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Ezeiza, Catamarca
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750,000–2,600,000
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700,000–2,200,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport via Ezeiza
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $470,000–1,600,000
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650,000–2,100,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Santiago, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700,000–2,200,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700,000–2,200,000
Flights from Tumbes to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750,000–2,500,000
Flights from Tumbes to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Rosario, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750,000–2,500,000
Flights from Tumbes to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750,000–2,500,000
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700,000–2,200,000
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via Lima, Rosario, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700,000–2,200,000
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport via José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, Lima, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700,000–2,200,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480,000–1,100,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport via Ezeiza
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $470,000–1,600,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport via Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $480,000–1,100,000
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360,000–1,300,000
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490,000–1,700,000
- Phone
- +51 1 311-5050
- Website
- Cruz Del Sur International
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20,000–23,000
- Website
- Cruz Del Sur International
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Prado
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70,000–180,000
- Website
- Cruz Del Sur International
- Phone
- +51 511 418 1111
- contactcenter@civa.com.pe
- Website
- CIVA
Bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la República
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60,000–90,000
- Schedules at
- CIVA
- Phone
- +54 9 11 4187 3610
- consultas@gestionbus.com.ar
- Website
- lavelozdelnorte.com.ar
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Metán
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140,000–303,489
- Schedules at
- lavelozdelnorte.com.ar
- Book at
- lavelozdelnorte.com.ar
- Semicama
- $140,000–210,000
- Cama
- $160,000–240,000
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Metán
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140,000–303,489
- Schedules at
- lavelozdelnorte.com.ar
- Book at
- lavelozdelnorte.com.ar
- Semicama
- $140,000–210,000
- Cama
- $160,000–240,000
- Phone
- 0800-222-6513
- informes@la20.com.ar
- Website
- la20.com.ar
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Metán to Terminal La Rioja
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50,000–85,000
- Schedules at
- la20.com.ar
- Semicama
- $50,000–70,000
- Cama
- $60,000–85,000
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Metán to Terminal La Rioja
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50,000–85,000
- Schedules at
- la20.com.ar
- Semicama
- $50,000–70,000
- Cama
- $60,000–85,000
- Phone
- +593 095 887 1622
- Website
- cooperativapatria.com
Bus from Machala to Huaquillas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6,000–11,000
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Machala to Huaquillas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17,000–23,000
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Bus from Guayaquil to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24,000–33,000
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
- Phone
- +54 11 4912 1694
- consultas@gestionbus.com.ar
- Website
- Urquiza
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Terminal La Rioja
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $34,000–60,000
- Website
- Urquiza
- Semibed
- $34,000–48,000
- Bed
- $43,000–60,000
- Phone
- +593 06 2958921
- coop.transporte.aerotaxi@gmail.com
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
Bus from Guayaquil to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20,000–40,000
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal San Borja
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480,000–700,000
- Website
- Lineas De Los Andes
- Phone
- 0810 122 1122
- gestionesatc@andesmar.com.ar
- Website
- andesmar.com
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendoza
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22,000–60,000
- Schedules at
- andesmar.com
- Book at
- andesmar.com
- Bed
- $27,000–39,000
- Semi bed
- $22,000–31,000
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Rioja
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $38,000–70,000
- Schedules at
- andesmar.com
- Book at
- andesmar.com
- Bed
- $47,000–70,000
- Semi bed
- $38,000–55,000
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendoza
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28,000–64,244
- Website
- Cata International
- Ejecutivo
- $34,000–48,000
- Semi Cama
- $28,000–39,000
- Ejecutivo Individual
- $39,000–55,000
- Phone
- +56 9 5950 0854
- info@chiar.cl
- Website
- Chi-Ar Internacional
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendoza
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $56,214
- Schedules at
- Chi-Ar Internacional
- Phone
- +56 9 7242 8977
- nevadainternacionalmza@hotmail.com
- Website
- mathostour.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendoza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56,214
- Schedules at
- mathostour.cl
- Book at
- kupos.cl
- Phone
- 0810 122 1122
- gestionesatc@andesmar.com.ar
- Website
- COITRAM
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendoza
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50,000
- Schedules at
- COITRAM
- Phone
- 0810 222-5202
- atencionalcliente@flechabus.com.ar
- Website
- Flecha Bus
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Rioja
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50,000–90,000
- Website
- Flecha Bus
- Cama
- $60,000–90,000
- Semi Cama
- $50,000–75,000
- Phone
- 0810-333-7575
- info@viacorreo.com.ar
- Website
- viatac.com.ar
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Rioja
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43,000–75,000
- Schedules at
- viatac.com.ar
- Book at
- viatac.com.ar
- Semi Bed
- $43,000–65,000
- Bed
- $50,000–75,000
- Phone
- 0810-222-5202
- consultas@gestionbus.com.ar
- Website
- atsj.com.ar
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Rioja
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43,000–87,047
- Schedules at
- atsj.com.ar
- Book at
- atsj.com.ar
- Semi Bed
- $43,000–60,000
- Bed
- $55,000–75,000
- Phone
- +593 98 414 6312
- fantasytravelecuador@gmail.com
- Website
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
Car from Quito to Quito Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $37,820
- Schedules at
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
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