There are 3 ways to get from Punta Sal to Machala by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Punta Sal to Cuencabus Cuenca
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus Cuenca / ...
9h 9m$19–42Drive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Punta Sal to Huaquillascar
- Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus Huaquillas
2h 28m$18–39Drive 176.6 km
- Drive from Punta Sal to Machalacar 176.6 km
2h 30m$27–39
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punta Sal to Machala is to drive and bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Punta Sal to Machala is to drive and bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $18 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Punta Sal to Machala. However, there are services departing from Punta Sal and arriving at Machala via Cuenca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Punta Sal and Machala is 493 km. The road distance is 176.6 km.
The best way to get from Punta Sal to Machala without a car is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Punta Sal to Machala, including transfers.
Punta Sal to Machala bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, depart from Punta Sal station.
Punta Sal to Machala bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, arrive at Cuenca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punta Sal to Machala is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Punta Sal to Machala.
There are 39+ hotels available in Machala.
What companies run services between Punta Sal, Peru and Machala, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Punta Sal to Machala via Cuenca, Hermano Miguel, Terminal Terrestre, and Cuenca in around 9h 9m.
- Phone
- +593-07 2823163
- gerencia@transportesazuay.com
- Website
- transportesazuay.com
Bus from Punta Sal to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- transportesazuay.com
Bus from Cuenca to Machala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Schedules at
- transportesazuay.com
Bus from Cuenca to Machala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Website
- Transportes Ejecutivo Cuenca Express
Bus from Huaquillas to Machala
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
- Phone
- +59 098 900 7838
- info@cooperativabanos.com.ec
- Website
- BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
Bus from Huaquillas to Machala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
- Phone
- +593 996 231 875
- flotabolivar2017@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Huaquillas to Machala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +593 095 887 1622
- Website
- cooperativapatria.com
Bus from Huaquillas to Machala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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