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

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There are 3 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 50m
    $429–729

  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 45m
    $167–670

  3. Bus to Cuenca, fly

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus bus
    2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CUE - SJO
    11h 50m
    $417–714

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

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,620.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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 Cuenca, walk to Cuenca (CUE) 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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