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There are 4 ways to get from Machala to Tumbes by bus or car

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Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Machala to HuaquillasQuito
2. Drive from Huaquillas to Tumbes
1h 24m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Santa RosaZaruma
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to HuaquillasCuenca / ...
2h 42m
$6–18
Drive 93.5 km
1. Drive from Machala to Tumbes93.5 km
1h 16m
$14–21
Bus, drive via Huaquillas
1. Take the bus from Machala to HuaquillasRiobamba / ...
2. Drive from Huaquillas to Tumbes
1h 34m
$8–15

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Distance: 95.1 km
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Tumbes, Peru?

You can take a bus from Machala to Tumbes via Santa Rosa and Huaquillas in around 2h 42m.

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Tumbes(opens in a new window), Peru(opens in a new window)

Tumbes is a city in northwestern Peru, on the banks of the Tumbes River. It is the capital of the Tumbes Region, as well as of Tumbes Province and Tumbes District. Located near the border with Ecuador, Tumbes has 111,595 inhabitants as of 2015. It is served by the Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport. It is located on the Gulf of Guayaquil along with Zorritos.

Places to stay in Tumbes

Wyndham Costa del Sol Tumbes(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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Hospedaje Gran Imperial(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

HOTEL Casa cesar(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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