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How to get fromPortoviejo to Machalaby bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Portoviejo to Machala by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Jipijapa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portoviejo to Jipijapabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jipijapa to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machalabus bus
    6h 2m
    $23–39

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portoviejo to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus San Vicente / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machalabus bus Guayaquil / ...
    6h 55m
    $19–28

  3. Drive 351 km

    1. Drive from Portoviejo to Machalacar car 351 km
    5h 28m
    $20–29

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane MEC - CUE
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus
    8h 51m
    $127–297

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Portoviejo to Machala via Jipijapa and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 6h 2m.

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