What is the cheapest way to get from Machala to El Coca?

The cheapest way to get from Machala to El Coca is to bus which costs $17 - $25 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machala to El Coca?

The fastest way to get from Machala to El Coca is to bus and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $65 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Machala and El Coca?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Machala and arriving at El Coca. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Machala to El Coca?

The distance between Machala and El Coca is 680 km. The road distance is 676.3 km.

How do I travel from Machala to El Coca without a car?

The best way to get from Machala to El Coca without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $17 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Machala to El Coca?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Machala to El Coca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to El Coca bus from?

Machala to El Coca bus services, operated by Expreso Baños, depart from Machala station.

Bus or fly from Machala to El Coca?

The best way to get from Machala to El Coca is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $480 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Machala to El Coca bus arrive?

Machala to El Coca bus services, operated by Expreso Baños, arrive at El Coca station.

Can I drive from Machala to El Coca?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to El Coca is 676 km. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Machala to El Coca.

Where can I stay near El Coca?

There are 10+ hotels available in El Coca.

Machala to El Coca - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Machala to El Coca by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Machala to El Cocabus Baños
6h 14m
$17–25
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus Cuenca / ...
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus Cuenca / ...
7h 31m
$13–59
Drive 676.3 km
1. Drive from Machala to El Cocacar 676.3 km
11h 15m
$39–56
Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport
1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Coca (OCC)plane ETR - OCC
15h 50m
$142–478
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Machala to El Cocabus Lago Agrío
12h 6m
$23–35
Bus via Riobamba
1. Take the bus from Machala to Riobambabus Riobamba / ...
2. Take the bus from Riobamba to El Cocabus Riobamba
12h 6m
$24–48
Bus to Loja, fly
1. Take the bus from Machala to Catamayobus
2. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Coca (OCC)plane LOH - OCC
5h 36m
$66–386

Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Coca (OCC) flights

8Weekly Planes

14h 7mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 680 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and El Coca, Ecuador?

Expreso Baños operates a bus from Machala to El Coca once daily. Tickets cost $13–20 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Euroairlines and LATAM Chile fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Coca (OCC) once daily.

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