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How to get fromCuenca, Ecuador to Atacamesby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Atacames by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Atacamesbus bus Atacames
    6h 56m
    $19–26
  2. Drive 613.9 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Atacamescar car 613.9 km
    9h 6m
    $35–51
  3. Fly, car, bus

    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUE - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    8h 51m
    $133–264
  4. Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Atacamesbus bus Atacames / ...
    13h
    $26–62

Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Trans Esmeraldas S.A. operates a bus from Cuenca to Atacames once daily. Tickets cost $19–26 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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