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How to get fromMachala to El Tambo Cantonby bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Machala to El Tambo Canton by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Machala to La TroncalbusLa Troncal
    2. Take the taxi from La Troncal to El Tambo Cantontaxi
    4h 7m
    $53–74

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Machala to CuencabusCuenca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to CañarbusCuenca
    5h 23m
    $9–19

  3. Drive 222.5 km

    1. Drive from Machala to El Tambo Cantoncar222.5 km
    3h 37m
    $13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Machala to El Tambo Cantontaxi222.5 km
    3h 37m
    $120–150

  5. Bus via Cañar

    1. Take the bus from Machala to CuencabusCuenca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to CañarbusLoja
    6h 10m
    $15–25

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and El Tambo Canton, Cañar, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Machala to El Tambo via Cuenca and Cañar in around 5h 23m.

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