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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Maracaibo is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 37h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machala to Maracaibo is to taxi and fly which takes 9h 19m and costs $650 - $1,400.

How far is it from Machala to Maracaibo?

The distance between Machala and Maracaibo is 1881 km. The road distance is 2536.2 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Machala to Maracaibo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Machala and Maracaibo?

Maracaibo is 1h ahead of Machala. It is currently 2:43 AM in Machala and 3:43 AM in Maracaibo.

Can I drive from Machala to Maracaibo?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Maracaibo is 2536 km. It takes approximately 37h 50m to drive from Machala to Maracaibo.

Where can I stay near Maracaibo?

There are 11+ hotels available in Maracaibo.

Machala to Maracaibo - 4 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Machala to Maracaibo by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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

Taxi, fly to Maracaibo
best
1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane GYE - MAR
9h 19m
$657–1,326
Drive 2,536.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Machala to Maracaibocar 2,536.2 km
37h 50m
$144–208
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cúcutabus
3. Drive from Cúcuta to San Juan de Colóncar
4. Take the bus from San Juan de Colón to Maracaibobus
2d 11h
$167–296
Taxi, fly to Valledupar, drive
1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Valledupar (VUP)plane GYE - VUP
3. Drive from Valledupar (VUP) to Maracaibocar
11h 18m
$553–750

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Maracaibo (MAR) flights

17Weekly Planes

7h 29mAverage Duration

$154Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machala to Maracaibo.

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Distance: 1,880.8 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Maracaibo, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Machala to Maracaibo. However, you can take the taxi to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE airport, fly to Maracaibo (MAR), walk to Aeropuerto, take the bus to Alto de la Vanega, walk to Alto de la Vanega, then take the subway to Libertador. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machala to Maracaibo via Machala, Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Cúcuta, and San Juan de Colón in around 2d 11h.

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