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How to get fromPlayas to Cuencaby taxi, plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Playas to Cuenca by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Playas to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE)planeGYE - CUE
    2h 6m
    $120–201

  2. Drive 284.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playas to Cuencacar284.1 km
    4h 17m
    $17–24

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Playas to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquiltaxi
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to CuencabusGuayaquil / ...
    4h 52m
    $68–107

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Playas to Machalacar
    2. Take the bus from Machala to CuencabusCuenca / ...
    6h 46m
    $21–37

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Playas to Cuenca. However, you can take the taxi to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE airport then fly to Cuenca (CUE). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil then take the bus to Cuenca.

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