What is the cheapest way to get from Sucre to Machala?

The cheapest way to get from Sucre to Machala is to bus via Trujillo which costs $120 - $180 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sucre to Machala?

The fastest way to get from Sucre to Machala is to fly and taxi which takes 17h 10m and costs $600 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Sucre and Machala?

No, there is no direct bus from Sucre to Machala. However, there are services departing from Sucre and arriving at Machala via La Paz, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Trujillo and Huaquillas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Sucre to Machala?

The distance between Sucre and Machala is 2469 km. The road distance is 3274.9 km.

How do I travel from Sucre to Machala without a car?

The best way to get from Sucre to Machala without a car is to bus via Trujillo which takes 2 days 11h and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Sucre to Machala?

It takes approximately 19h 58m to get from Sucre to Machala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sucre to Machala bus from?

Sucre to Machala bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, depart from Sucre station.

Bus or fly from Sucre to Machala?

The best way to get from Sucre to Machala is to bus via Trujillo which takes 2 days 11h and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $900 and takes 22h 23m.

Where does the Sucre to Machala bus arrive?

Sucre to Machala bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, arrive at La Paz station.

What is the time difference between Sucre and Machala?

Machala is 1h behind Sucre. It is currently 2:28 AM in Sucre and 1:28 AM in Machala.

Can I drive from Sucre to Machala?

Yes, the driving distance between Sucre to Machala is 3275 km. It takes approximately 45h 24m to drive from Sucre to Machala.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 71+ hotels available in Machala.

Sucre to Machala - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Sucre to Machala by plane, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Tumbes, bus
best
1. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Tumbes (TBP)SRE - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machala
19h 58m
$280–933
Bus via Trujillo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sucre to La Paz
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Trujillo
4. Take the bus from Trujillo to Aguas Verdes
5. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machala
2d 11h
$126–175
Drive 3,274.9 km
1. Drive from Sucre to Machala3,274.9 km
45h 24m
$186–269
Fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport
1. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)SRE - ETR
22h 23m
$296–897
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)SRE - GYE
2. Take the taxi from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Machala
17h 10m
$615–748
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Sucre to La Paz El Alto - Terminal Bus
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbes
4. Drive from Tumbes to Machala
2d 13h
$170–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sucre to La Paz
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machala
3d
$198–255
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sucre to La Paz
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Oltursa Lima Terminal
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Piura
4. Take the bus from Piura to Vela Cruz
5. Take the bus from Vela Cruz to Machala
3d 2h
$184–281

Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Tumbes (TBP) flights

15Weekly Planes

19h 3mAverage Duration

$261Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,469 km
Duration: 19h 58m

What companies run services between Sucre, Bolivia and Machala, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Sucre to Machala via La Paz, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Trujillo, Aguas Verdes, and Huaquillas in around 2d 11h. Alternatively, Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Chile, and three other airlines fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) twice daily.

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