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How to get fromMachala to Costa Ricaby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Machala to Costa Rica by taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GYE - SJO
    7h 53m
    $509–729

  2. Bus to Tumbes, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus bus
    2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TBP - SJO
    13h 41m
    $167–720

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,620.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Machala to Costa Rica. However, you can take the taxi to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Huaquillas, drive to Tumbes (TBP) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía.

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