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How to get fromBalsas to Cuencaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Balsas to Cuenca by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Balsas to Santa Rosabus bus El Pangui / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Cuencabus bus Cuenca / ...
    4h 52m
    $8–17

  2. Drive  222.3 km

    1. Drive from Balsas to Cuencacar car 222.3 km
    3h 42m
    $13–19

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balsas to Cuencataxi taxi 222.3 km
    3h 42m
    $120–150

  4. Bus via Machala

    1. Take the bus from Balsas to Machalabus bus Loja / ...
    2. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus bus Cuenca / ...
    5h 23m
    $8–25

  5. Bus via Santa Rosa

    1. Take the bus from Balsas to Santa Rosabus bus Loja / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Cuencabus bus Zaruma / ...
    8h 19m
    $8–23

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  • Distance: 224.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Balsas, Ecuador and Cuenca, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Balsas to Cuenca via Santa Rosa in around 4h 52m.

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