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How to get fromCuenca to Santa Elenaby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cuenca to Santa Elena by bus or car

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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 1m
    $13–15

  2. Bus via Cuenca

    cheapest
    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 16m
    $12–40

  3. Drive 320.2 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Santa Elenacar car 320.2 km
    4h 38m
    $19–27

  4. Bus via Cuenca #2

    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 26m
    $13–18

Cuenca to Santa Elena by bus

Calendar504Weekly Buses
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 350.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Santa Elena, Provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Cuenca to Santa Elena via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 5h 1m.

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