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How to get fromMachala to Playasby car, bus, plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Machala to Playas by car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive 275.1 km

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    1. Drive from Machala to Playascar car 275.1 km
    3h 46m
    $16–23
  2. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus bus
    2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane CUE - GYE
    3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Playastaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $127–219

Cuenca (CUE) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Playas, Guayas, Ecuador?

You can drive from Machala to Playas in around 3h 46m.

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