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How to get fromRiobamba to Playasby bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Cumandá

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Bucaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bucay to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Playastaxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $74–98

  2. Drive 318.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riobamba to Playascar car 318.5 km
    4h 34m
    $19–27

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Macas
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Playastaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $68–88

  4. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Riobamba
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Playastaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $68–98

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Riobamba to Playas. However, you can take the bus to Bucay, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, then take the taxi to Playas. Alternatively, you can drive from Riobamba to Playas in around 4h 34m.

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