There are 4 ways to get from Shell to Machala by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puyo to Cuencabus Cuenca / ...
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus Cuenca / ...
6h 19m$21–52Drive 414.4 km
- Drive from Shell to Machalacar 414.4 km
6h 52m$24–34Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
- Take the bus from Shell to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Shell
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machalabus Guayaquil / ...
10h 25m$24–34Bus via Baños de Agua Santa
- Take the bus from Shell to Baños de Agua Santabus
- Take the bus from Baños de Agua Santa to Cuencabus
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus
12h 44m$26–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shell to Machala is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Shell to Machala is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $20 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Shell to Machala. However, there are services departing from Shell and arriving at Machala via Puyo and Cuenca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Shell and Machala is 543 km. The road distance is 414.4 km.
The best way to get from Shell to Machala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $20 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Shell to Machala, including transfers.
Shell to Machala bus services, operated by Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes, depart from Puyo station.
Shell to Machala bus services, operated by Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes, arrive at Cuenca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shell to Machala is 414 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Shell to Machala.
There are 43+ hotels available in Machala.
What companies run services between Shell, Ecuador and Machala, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Shell to Machala via Puyo, Puyo, and Cuenca in around 6h 19m.
Bus from Puyo to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Schedules at
- transportesamazonas.com.ec
- Book at
- busplace.com
Bus from Baños de Agua Santa to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- transportesamazonas.com.ec
- Book at
- busplace.com
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