How to get fromMachala to Bogotáby taxi, plane, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Machala to Bogotá by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Machala to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)GYE - BOG
5h 21m
$300–559
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to El Coca
2. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agrio
3. Drive from Lago Agrio to Puerto Caicedo
4. Take the bus from Puerto Caicedo to Terminal Salitre
28h 39m
$56–91
Drive 1,563.2 km
1. Drive from Machala to Bogotá1,563.2 km
24h 19m
$89–128
Bus to Cuenca, fly
1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuenca
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)CUE - BOG
9h 29m
$188–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Lago AgríoLago Agrío
2. Take the bus from San Miguel to Terminal Salitre
36h 53m
$61–88
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Salitre
40h 18m
$84–132
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
3. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitre
41h 10m
$83–124

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) flights

40Weekly Planes

2h 38mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,190.8 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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You can take a bus from Machala to Terminal Salitre via Lago Agrío and San Miguel in around 36h 53m.

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Bogotá(opens in a new window), Colombia(opens in a new window)

Bogotá, officially Bogotá, Distrito Capital, abbreviated Bogotá, D.C., and formerly known as Santa Fe de Bogotá during the Spanish Colonial period and between 1991 and 2000, is the capital and largest city of Colombia, and one of the largest cities in the world. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia. It is the main political, economic, administrative, industrial, cultural, airport, technological, scientific, healthcare and educational center of the country and northern South America.

Things to do in Bogotá

Gold Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Museum of Gold (Spanish: El Museo del Oro) is a museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. It is one of the most visited touristic highlights in the country. The museum receives around 500,000 tourists per year.

La Candelaria(Opens in a new window)

La Candelaria is the 17th locality of Bogotá, Colombia. A historic neighborhood in the city's downtown, it is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco styles. It houses several universities, libraries and museums.

Bolívar Square(Opens in a new window)

The Bolívar Square (Spanish: Plaza de Bolívar or Plaza Bolívar) is the main square of the Colombian capital Bogotá. The square, previously called Plaza Mayor until 1821 and Plaza de la Constitución, is located in the heart of the historical area of the city and hosts a statue of Simón Bolívar, sculpted in 1846 by the Italian Pietro Tenerani, which was the first public monument in the city.

Torre Colpatria(Opens in a new window)

Torre Colpatria (Colpatria Tower) is a 50-story skyscraper located at the downtown area in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the second tallest building in the country and the fifth-tallest in South America. It was constructed from 1973 to 1978, opened in 1979, and has a total height of 196 m. The main headquarters of Colpatria Bank are located in the building, and also a great number of other banks and financial corporations have offices in it. The building lies at the intersection of 26th street and 7th avenue, in the heart of the city's downtown.

Places to stay in Bogotá

Hilton Bogota Corferias(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Orchids(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Tequendama Suites Bogota(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Aparta Suite Continental Bogotá(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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