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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Cali is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 25h 52m.

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 7h 8m and costs $350 - $600.

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 27h 39m.

How far is it from Machala to Cali?

The distance between Machala and Cali is 948 km. The road distance is 1194.7 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 27h 39m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 Transportes Occidentales, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Cali bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Machala to Cali?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Cali is 1195 km. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from Machala to Cali.

Where can I stay near Cali?

There are 1142+ hotels available in Cali.

Machala to Cali - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 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 Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cali (CLO)plane GYE - CLO
7h 8m
$355–591
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
25h 52m
$44–83
Drive 1,194.7 km
1. Drive from Machala to Calicar 1,194.7 km
19h 39m
$68–98
Taxi, fly to Armenia, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Armenia (AXM)plane GYE - AXM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Armenia to Terminal de Transporte Calishuttle
10h 2m
$438–630
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
27h 39m
$63–109
Bus via Popayan Airport (PPN)
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayánbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
30h 13m
$99–126

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

60Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 948.1 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Machala to Terminal de Transporte Cali via Machala, Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Tulcán, and Ipiales in around 25h 52m.

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