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How to get fromCuenca to Balsasby bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Santa Rosabus bus Cuenca / ...
    5h 22m
    $9–28

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Santa Rosabus bus Zaruma / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Balsasbus bus Machala / ...
    7h 50m
    $7–24

  3. Drive 222.1 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Balsascar car 222.1 km
    3h 39m
    $13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Balsastaxi taxi 222.1 km
    3h 39m
    $120–150

  5. Bus via Machala

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus Cuenca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Machala to Balsasbus bus Machala
    5h 40m
    $9–24

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 226.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

Transportes Azuay operates a bus from Cuenca to Santa Rosa hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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