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How to get fromPaita to Machalaby bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paita to Machala by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paita to Piurabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Piura to Tumbesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus bus
    9h 36m
    $29–62

  2. Bus via Vela Cruz

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paita to Piurabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Piura to Vela Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vela Cruz to Machalabus bus
    13h 32m
    $16–45

  3. Drive  337.7 km

    1. Drive from Paita to Machalacar car 337.7 km
    4h 54m
    $51–74

  4. Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)

    1. Take the bus from Paita to Piurabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Piura to Terminal de Cuencabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus
    14h 21m
    $42–65

  5. Bus via Loja

    1. Take the bus from Paita to Piurabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Piura - Terminal de Castilla to Lojabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
    16h 7m
    $20–48

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  • Distance: 441.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Paita to Machala via Piura, Piura, Tumbes, and Huaquillas in around 9h 36m.

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