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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Loja to MachalabusMachala
    2. Drive from Machala to Playascar
    8h 44m
    $22–40

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Loja to NaranjalbusLoja
    2. Take the taxi from Naranjal to Playastaxi
    4h 23m
    $108–143

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus
    2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)planeCUE - GYE
    3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Playastaxi
    6h 52m
    $127–222

  4. Bus, drive via Loja

    1. Take the bus from Loja to MachalabusLoja
    2. Drive from Machala to Playascar
    8h 54m
    $23–36

  5. Drive 462.6 km

    1. Drive from Loja to Playascar462.6 km
    7h 3m
    $27–38

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Loja, Ecuador and Playas, Guayas, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Loja to Playas. However, you can take the bus to Machala then drive to Playas. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Naranjal then take the taxi to Playas.

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