How to get fromTumbes to Machalaby car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Tumbes to Machala by car or bus

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Drive, bus
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1. Drive from Tumbes to Huaquillas
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to MachalaHuaquillas
1h 21m
$6–16
Drive 94.1 km
1. Drive from Tumbes to Machala94.1 km
1h 21m
$15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Santa RosaCuenca / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to MachalaZaruma
2h 13m
$6–19

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Distance: 94.4 km
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Tumbes, Peru and Machala, Ecuador?

You can take a vehicle from Tumbes to Machala via Huaquillas and Santa Rosa in around 2h 13m.

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Machala(opens in a new window), Ecuador(opens in a new window)

Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 (2022 census); it is the sixth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port. It has been referred to as the Banana Capital of the World. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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Oro Verde Machala(Opens in a new window)

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