What is the cheapest way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja?

The cheapest way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja is to bus via Lima which costs $260000 - $550000 and takes 3 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja?

The fastest way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja is to fly which takes 12h 38m and costs $550000 - $2000000.

Is there a direct bus between Ecuador and La Rioja?

No, there is no direct bus from Ecuador to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Guayaquil and arriving at Terminal La Rioja via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Terminal Sur de Santiago and Terminal Mendoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 9h.

How far is it from Ecuador to La Rioja?

The distance between Ecuador and La Rioja is 3350 km. The road distance is 4438 km.

How do I travel from Ecuador to La Rioja without a car?

The best way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja without a car is to bus via Lima which takes 3 days 11h and costs $260000 - $550000.

How long does it take to get from Ecuador to La Rioja?

It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Ecuador to La Rioja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ecuador to La Rioja bus from?

Ecuador to La Rioja bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi, depart from Guayaquil station.

Bus or fly from Ecuador to La Rioja?

The best way to get from Ecuador to La Rioja is to fly which takes 12h 38m and costs $550000 - $2000000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lima, which costs $260000 - $550000 and takes 3 days 11h.

Where does the Ecuador to La Rioja bus arrive?

Ecuador to La Rioja bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Ecuador to La Rioja?

Yes, the driving distance between Ecuador to La Rioja is 4438 km. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Ecuador to La Rioja.

Where can I stay near La Rioja?

There are 209+ hotels available in La Rioja.

Ecuador to La Rioja - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ecuador to La Rioja by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport
best
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane GYE - IRJ
12h 38m
$577,089–1,932,332
Bus via Lima
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Metánbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Metán to Terminal La Riojabus
3d 11h
$264,317–516,466
Drive 4,438 km
1. Drive from Guayaquil to La Riojacar 4,438 km
2d 14h
$552,416–797,935
Bus to Tumbes, fly to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport
1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane TBP - IRJ
15h 11m
$615,370–1,820,504
Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport, bus
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR)plane GYE - COR
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Terminal La Riojabus
16h 39m
$512,309–931,052
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal San Borjabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus
4d 9h
$518,243–821,322

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) flights

10Weekly Planes

16h 34mAverage Duration

$560,056Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ecuador to La Rioja.

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Distance: 3,349.5 km
Duration: 12h 38m

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Guayaquil to Terminal La Rioja via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Tumbes, Tumbes, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, and Terminal de Omnibus Metán in around 3d 11h.

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