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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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Guayaquil / ...
2. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Playastaxi
5h 15m
$68–87
Drive 318.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Riobamba to Playascar 318.5 km
4h 34m
$19–27
Bus, taxi via Riobamba
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Riobamba
2. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Playastaxi
5h 50m
$68–98
Bus, taxi via Guayaquil
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Guayaquil Terminal Terrestre Jaime Roldos Aguilerasbus Santa Elena
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil Terminal Terrestre Jaime Roldos Aguileras to Playastaxi
6h 2m
$61–81

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Map of how to get from Riobamba to Playas.

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Distance: 330.9 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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 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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Playas, Ecuador(opens in a new window)

General Villamil, also known as Playas, is a Guayas canton in Ecuador. The Playas canton is located at the south western area of the Guayas Province. Its Canton Capital is General José de Villamil, also known as Playas. It is located 96 kilómeters from the capital of the Guayas Province, Guayaquil. It borders to the north and east with Guayaquil Canton, on the west with Santa Elena Province, and to south with the Pacific Ocean. Its territory has an area of 270.2 sq km (104.3 sq mi) and a population of 58,768.

Places to stay in Playas

Hotel La Ría Playas(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Hotel Valeritos(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Casa Taller Ramirez(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Condominio Carabelas de Colón(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

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