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How to get fromCuenca to Playas, Ecuadorby bus or car

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

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  1. Bus via Santa Rosa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Santa Rosabus bus Cuenca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saracay to Catacochabus bus Quito / ...
    7h 52m
    $18–35

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Lojabus bus Cuenca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Loja to Playas, Ecuadorbus bus Loja
    8h 17m
    $12–26

  3. Drive 291.4 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Playas, Ecuadorcar car 291.4 km
    4h 50m
    $17–24

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Catamayobus bus El Cisne
    2. Take the bus from Catamayo to Playas, Ecuadorbus bus Loja
    8h 4m
    $13–18

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  • Distance: 334 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Cuenca to Playas, Ecuador via Santa Rosa, Saracay, and Catacocha in around 7h 52m.

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