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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Lima is to bus via Piura which costs $35 - $70 and takes 21h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machala to Lima is to bus and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $75 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Lima?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Lima. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte via Piura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.

How far is it from Machala to Lima?

The distance between Machala and Lima is 1104 km. The road distance is 1274.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Machala to Lima without a car is to bus via Piura which takes 21h 37m and costs $35 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Machala to Lima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Lima bus from?

Machala to Lima bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA, depart from Machala station.

Bus or fly from Machala to Lima?

The best way to get from Machala to Lima is to fly which takes 9h 55m and costs $160 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Piura, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 21h 37m.

Where does the Machala to Lima bus arrive?

Machala to Lima bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA, arrive at Piura station.

Can I drive from Machala to Lima?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Lima is 1275 km. It takes approximately 17h 50m to drive from Machala to Lima.

Where can I stay near Lima?

There are 2426+ hotels available in Lima.

Machala to Lima - 7 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Machala to Lima by bus, plane, car, or taxi

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

Bus to Tumbes, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane TBP - LIM
4h 12m
$79–185
Bus via Piura
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Piurabus Guayaquil-Piura
2. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus Piura / ...
21h 37m
$39–66
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Machala to Tumbescar
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus Lima
18h 27m
$54–80
Drive 1,274.9 km
1. Drive from Machala to Limacar 1,274.9 km
17h 50m
$192–277
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane GYE - LIM
4h 40m
$329–601
Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport
1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane ETR - LIM
9h 55m
$163–483
Bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Máncorabus Machala
2. Take the bus from Máncora to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus Lima
22h 18m
$46–90

Tumbes (TBP) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

24Weekly Planes

1h 44mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,103.8 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Lima, Peru?

Go2Sky, Euroairlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Machala to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte via Piura and Piura in around 21h 37m.

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