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How to get fromRiobamba to Machalaby bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Machalabus bus Riobamba
    6h
    $9–35

  2. Drive 309.4 km

    1. Drive from Riobamba to Machalacar car 309.4 km
    4h 42m
    $18–26

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riobamba to Machalataxi taxi 309.4 km
    4h 42m
    $130–170

  4. Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)

    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuenca, Ecuadorbus bus Quito
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus Cuenca / ...
    9h 21m
    $14–27

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  • Distance: 306.5 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

Cooperativa de Transportes Patria operates a bus from Riobamba to Machala 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–35 and the journey takes 6h.

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