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There are 3 ways to get from Machala to Playas by bus or car

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Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
best
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Villamil terminal Manglaraltobus
7h 18m
$17–22
Drive 275.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Machala to Playascar 275.1 km
3h 46m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Montañitabus Machala
2. Take the bus from Montañita to Villamil terminal Manglaraltobus Manta
10h 5m
$21–33

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Distance: 444.4 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Playas, Guayas, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Machala to Villamil terminal Manglaralto via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Santa Elena in around 7h 18m.

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Playas, Ecuador(opens in a new window)

General Villamil, also known as Playas, is a Guayas canton in Ecuador. The Playas canton is located at the south western area of the Guayas Province. Its Canton Capital is General José de Villamil, also known as Playas. It is located 96 kilómeters from the capital of the Guayas Province, Guayaquil. It borders to the north and east with Guayaquil Canton, on the west with Santa Elena Province, and to south with the Pacific Ocean. Its territory has an area of 270.2 sq km (104.3 sq mi) and a population of 58,768.

Places to stay in Playas

Hotel La Ría Playas(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Hotel Valeritos(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Casa Taller Ramirez(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Condominio Carabelas de Colón(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

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