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How to get fromMachala to Riobambaby bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Machala to Riobambabus bus Machala
    6h
    $9–35

  2. Drive 309.9 km

    1. Drive from Machala to Riobambacar car 309.9 km
    4h 44m
    $18–26

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Machala to Riobambataxi taxi 309.9 km
    4h 44m
    $130–170

  4. Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus bus Cuenca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Riobambabus bus Loja
    6h 37m
    $15–28

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  • Distance: 310.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

Cooperativa de Transportes Patria operates a bus from Machala to Riobamba 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–35 and the journey takes 6h.

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