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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
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeGYE - SJO
    5h 15m
    $230–590

  2. Bus to Cuenca, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus
    2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeCUE - SJO
    11h 12m
    $148–376

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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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 Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, then take the bus to El Erizo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cuenca, walk to Cuenca (CUE) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, then take the bus to El Erizo.

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