What is the cheapest way to get from Machala to Jambeli?

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Jambeli is to bus via Quito which costs $28 - $45 and takes 17h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machala to Jambeli?

The fastest way to get from Machala to Jambeli is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 7h 1m and costs $170 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Jambeli?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Jambeli. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Lago Agrio via Cuenca, Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador and Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Machala to Jambeli?

The distance between Machala and Jambeli is 782 km. The road distance is 717.1 km.

How do I travel from Machala to Jambeli without a car?

The best way to get from Machala to Jambeli without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 28m and costs $120 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Machala to Jambeli?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Machala to Jambeli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Jambeli bus from?

Machala to Jambeli bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Jambeli bus arrive?

Machala to Jambeli bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, arrive at Cuenca station.

Can I drive from Machala to Jambeli?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Jambeli is 717 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Machala to Jambeli.

Where can I stay near Jambeli?

There are 25+ hotels available in Jambeli.

Machala to Jambeli - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Machala to Jambeli by bus, taxi, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Machala to El Cocabus Baños
2. Take the taxi from El Coca to Jambelitaxi
7h 28m
$127–165
Bus via Quito
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Machala / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Jambelibus Quito
17h 4m
$28–44
Drive 717.1 km
1. Drive from Machala to Jambelicar 717.1 km
10h 43m
$41–59
Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Coca (OCC)plane ETR - OCC
2. Take the taxi from Coca (OCC) to Jambelitaxi
17h 15m
$250–615
Bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Loretobus
3. Take the bus from Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador to El Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus
4. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agriobus
10h 27m
$55–90
Bus to Loja, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Machala to Catamayobus
2. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Coca (OCC)plane LOH - OCC
3. Take the taxi from Coca (OCC) to Jambelitaxi
7h 1m
$174–523

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

8Weekly Planes

14h 7mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Machala to Jambeli.

Launch map view

Distance: 781.9 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Jambeli, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Machala to Jambeli via Cuenca, Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador, Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana, and Lago Agrio in around 10h 27m.

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