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How to get fromMachala to Palandaby bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Palmira

    best
    1. Take the bus from Machala to Lojabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loja to Palmirabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Palmira to Palandataxi taxi
    8h 40m
    $31–43

  2. Drive 303.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machala to Palandacar car 303.2 km
    5h 43m
    $18–25

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Catamayobus bus Guayaquil / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Catamayo to Palandataxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $74–93

  4. Bus, taxi via Yangana

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Lojabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loja to Yanganabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Yangana to Palandataxi taxi
    9h 8m
    $30–44

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Gonzanamábus bus Guayaquil / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Gonzanamá to Palandataxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $50–70

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Machala to Palandataxi taxi 303.2 km
    5h 43m
    $130–160

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Machala to Palanda. However, you can take the bus to Loja, take the bus to Palmira, then take the taxi to Palanda. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Catamayo then take the taxi to Palanda.

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