What is the cheapest way to get from El Guabo to Machala?

The cheapest way to get from El Guabo to Machala is to taxi and fly which costs $330 - $900 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Guabo to Machala?

The fastest way to get from El Guabo to Machala is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $330 - $900.

How far is it from El Guabo to Machala?

The distance between El Guabo and Machala is 1534 km.

How long does it take to get from El Guabo to Machala?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from El Guabo to Machala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 63+ hotels available in Machala.

El Guabo to Machala - 2 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from El Guabo to Machala by taxi, plane, bus, or ferry

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

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from El Guabo to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)taxi
2. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane BLB - ETR
8h 38m
$331–861
Taxi, bus, ferry
1. Take the taxi from El Guabo to Colóntaxi
2. Take the bus from Colón to Portobelobus
3. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry
4. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Salitrebus
6. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to San Miguelbus
7. Take the bus from Lago Agrío to Machalabus
8d 17h
$855–927

Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) flights

4Weekly Planes

5h 50mAverage Duration

$247Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Guabo to Machala.

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Distance: 1,534.1 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between El Guabo, Colón, Panama and Machala, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from El Guabo to Machala. However, you can take the taxi to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) airport, fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR), take the taxi to Santa Rosa, then take the bus to Machala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colón, take the bus to Portobelo, walk to Portobelo, take the ferry to Cartagena, take the taxi to Cartagena, take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta, take the bus to Terminal Salitre, take the bus to San Miguel, drive to Lago Agrío, then take the bus to Machala.

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