What is the cheapest way to get from Machala to Balsas?

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Balsas is to bus which costs R$ 2200 - R$ 7000 and takes 6 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Machala to Balsas?

The fastest way to get from Machala to Balsas is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 26h 33m and costs R$ 2600 - R$ 7500.

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Balsas?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Balsas. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Balsas via Piura, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima - Atocongo, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário and Goiânia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 8h.

How far is it from Machala to Balsas?

The distance between Machala and Balsas is 4145 km. The road distance is 6489.4 km.

How do I travel from Machala to Balsas without a car?

The best way to get from Machala to Balsas without a car is to bus which takes 6 days 8h and costs R$ 2200 - R$ 7000.

How long does it take to get from Machala to Balsas?

It takes approximately 29h 16m to get from Machala to Balsas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Balsas bus from?

Machala to Balsas bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Balsas bus arrive?

Machala to Balsas bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA, arrive at Piura station.

What is the time difference between Machala and Balsas?

Balsas is 2h ahead of Machala. It is currently 7:52 AM in Machala and 9:52 AM in Balsas.

Can I drive from Machala to Balsas?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Balsas is 6489 km. It takes approximately 4 days 4h to drive from Machala to Balsas.

Where can I stay near Balsas?

There are three+ hotels available in Balsas.

Machala to Balsas - 11 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 11 ways to get from Machala to Balsas by bus, plane, car, or taxi

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

Bus to Tumbes, fly to Imperatriz, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillas
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Imperatriz (IMP)TBP - IMP
3. Take the bus from Imperatriz to Riachão
4. Take the bus from Riachão to Balsas
29h 16m
R$2,205–7,258
Bus to Tumbes, fly to Palmas–Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillas
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Palmas–Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW)TBP - PMW
3. Take the bus from Palmas to Balsas
30h 14m
R$1,993–5,403
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Machala to Tumbes
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la República
3. Take the bus from Lima to Ica
4. Take the bus from Ica to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário
5. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Goiânia
6. Take the bus from Goiânia to Balsas
5d 16h
Drive 6,489.4 km
1. Drive from Machala to Balsas6,489.4 km
4d 4h
R$3,474–5,019
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly to Imperatriz, bus
1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Imperatriz (IMP)GYE - IMP
3. Take the bus from Imperatriz to Riachão
4. Take the bus from Riachão to Balsas
26h 33m
R$2,649–7,392
Bus to Tumbes, fly to Teresina Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillas
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Teresina Airport (THE)TBP - THE
3. Take the bus from Teresina to Balsas
27h 16m
R$2,256–6,896
Bus to Piura International Airport, fly to Imperatriz, bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Piura
2. Fly from Piura International Airport (PIU) to Imperatriz (IMP)PIU - IMP
3. Take the bus from Imperatriz to Riachão
4. Take the bus from Riachão to Balsas
30h 30m
R$3,258–10,320
Bus to Tumbes, fly to Marabá Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillas
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Marabá Airport (MAB)TBP - MAB
3. Take the bus from Marabá to Wanderlândia
4. Take the bus from Wanderlândia to Terminal Rodoviário de Porto Franco
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Porto Franco to Terminal Rodoviário de Balsas
31h 4m
Bus, bus to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport, fly to Imperatriz
1. Take the bus from Machala to Máncora
2. Take the bus from El Alto to Talara
3. Fly from Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL) to Imperatriz (IMP)TYL - IMP
4. Take the bus from Imperatriz to Riachão
5. Take the bus from Riachão to Balsas
32h 28m
R$2,147–6,918
Bus to Piura International Airport, fly to Teresina Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Piura
2. Fly from Piura International Airport (PIU) to Teresina Airport (THE)PIU - THE
3. Take the bus from Teresina to Balsas
32h 15m
R$3,309–9,958
Bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Piura
2. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Lima - Atocongo to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário
4. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Goiânia
5. Take the bus from Goiânia to Balsas
6d 8h
R$2,274–6,710

Tumbes (TBP) to Imperatriz (IMP) flights

17Weekly Planes

20h 58mAverage Duration

R$2,082Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Machala to Balsas.

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Distance: 4,145.4 km
Duration: 29h 16m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Balsas, Brazil?

You can take a bus from Machala to Balsas via Piura, Piura, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima - Atocongo, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, and Goiânia in around 6d 8h.

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