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How to get fromCuenca to Esmeraldasby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Esmeraldasbus bus Atacames
    5h 12m
    $18–25

  2. Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Esmeraldasbus bus Guayaquil / ...
    11h 46m
    $17–59

  3. Drive  593.5 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Esmeraldascar car 593.5 km
    8h 53m
    $34–49

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUE - UIO
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus
    7h 3m
    $93–192

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

Trans Esmeraldas S.A. operates a bus from Cuenca to Esmeraldas once daily. Tickets cost $18–25 and the journey takes 5h 12m.

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