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How to get fromPaita to Machalaby taxi, bus or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus via Macará

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Paita to Piurataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Piura to Macarábus bus
    3. Take the bus from Macará to La Avanzadabus bus
    9h 2m
    $50–71

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Paita to Piurataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Piura to Vela Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vela Cruz to Machalabus bus
    12h
    $46–69

  3. Drive 337.7 km

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

  4. Taxi, bus #2

    1. Take the taxi from Paita to Piura - Terminal de Castillataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Piura - Terminal de Castilla to Lojabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
    14h 33m
    $48–70

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Paita to Machala. However, you can take the taxi to Piura, take the bus to Macará, walk to Macará, take the bus to La Avanzada, then take the bus to Machala. Alternatively, you can drive from Paita to Machala in around 4h 54m.

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