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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Cali is to bus via Machala which costs $60 - $110 and takes 31h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machala to Cali is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $310 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Cali?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Cali. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Terminal de Transporte Cali via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca and Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 48m.

How far is it from Machala to Cali?

The distance between Machala and Cali is 948 km. The road distance is 1188.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Machala to Cali without a car is to bus via Quito which takes 28h 48m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Machala to Cali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Cali bus from?

Machala to Cali bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Cali bus arrive?

Machala to Cali bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Machala to Cali?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Cali is 1189 km. It takes approximately 19h 41m to drive from Machala to Cali.

Where can I stay near Cali?

There are 1182+ hotels available in Cali.

Machala to Cali - 8 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Machala to Cali by taxi, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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 to Cali
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 Cali (CLO)GYE - CLO
6h 56m
$316–699
Bus via Quito
cheapest
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
28h 48m
$62–102
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tulcán
3. Take the taxi from Hospital to Terminal de Pasto
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal de Transporte Cali
22h 10m
$84–106
Drive 1,188.6 km
1. Drive from Machala to Cali1,188.6 km
19h 41m
$68–98
Taxi, fly to Armenia, shuttle
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 Armenia (AXM)GYE - AXM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Armenia to Terminal de Transporte Cali
10h 26m
$428–699
Taxi, fly to Popayan Airport, bus
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 Popayan Airport (PPN)GYE - PPN
3. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Cali
13h 6m
$609–842
Bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Rumichaca
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayán
4. Take the bus from Popayan to Cali
30h 22m
$92–110
Bus via Machala
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
31h 15m
$62–104

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cali (CLO) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 948.1 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Cali, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Machala to Terminal de Transporte Cali via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, and Ipiales in around 28h 48m.

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