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How to get fromCuenca to Salinas Ecuadorby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cuenca to Salinas Ecuador by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa Elenabus bus Santa Elena
    5h 15m
    $28–34

  2. Drive  332.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cuenca to Salinas Ecuadorcar car 332.9 km
    4h 50m
    $19–28

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane CUE - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manglaralto to Santa Elenabus bus
    6h 5m
    $176–339

  4. Bus via Cuenca

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa Elenabus bus Santa Elena
    5h 30m
    $27–58

  5. Bus via Montañita

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Montañitabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montañita to La Libertadbus bus
    9h 7m
    $25–37

Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Cuenca to Salinas Ecuador via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Santa Elena in around 5h 15m.

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