What is the cheapest way to get from Ecuador to Tarapoto?

The cheapest way to get from Ecuador to Tarapoto is to bus which costs $75 - $110 and takes 21h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ecuador to Tarapoto?

The fastest way to get from Ecuador to Tarapoto is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $180 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Ecuador and Tarapoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Ecuador to Tarapoto. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Tarapoto via Piura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.

How far is it from Ecuador to Tarapoto?

The distance between Ecuador and Tarapoto is 639 km. The road distance is 1133.6 km.

How do I travel from Ecuador to Tarapoto without a car?

The best way to get from Ecuador to Tarapoto without a car is to bus which takes 21h 31m and costs $75 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Ecuador to Tarapoto?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Ecuador to Tarapoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ecuador to Tarapoto bus from?

Ecuador to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA, depart from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Bus or fly from Ecuador to Tarapoto?

The best way to get from Ecuador to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 21h 31m.

Where does the Ecuador to Tarapoto bus arrive?

Ecuador to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA, arrive at Piura station.

Can I drive from Ecuador to Tarapoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Ecuador to Tarapoto is 1134 km. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from Ecuador to Tarapoto.

Where can I stay near Tarapoto?

There are 180+ hotels available in Tarapoto.

Ecuador to Tarapoto - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ecuador to Tarapoto by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport
best
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane GYE - TPP
8h 20m
$208–773
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Piurabus Guayaquil-Piura
2. Take the bus from Piura to Tarapotobus Piura / ...
21h 31m
$78–110
Drive 1,133.6 km
1. Drive from Guayaquil to Tarapotocar 1,133.6 km
19h 45m
$171–247
Bus to Tumbes, fly
1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane TBP - TPP
6h 38m
$180–345
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane UIO - TPP
8h 40m
$238–830
Bus via Tumbes
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Piurabus
3. Take the bus from Piura to Tarapotobus
21h 32m
$78–104
Bus via Tumbes #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Tumbes to Oltursa Mancorabus
3. Take the bus from Mancora to Piurabus
4. Take the bus from Piura to Tarapotobus
21h 58m
$94–138
Bus via Máncora
1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Máncorabus
2. Take the bus from Máncora to Piurabus
3. Take the bus from Piura to Tarapotobus
31h 5m
$87–121

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

15Weekly Planes

10h 56mAverage Duration

$196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.8 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Ecuador and Tarapoto, Peru?

LATAM Chile flies from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Tarapoto (TPP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Guayaquil to Tarapoto via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Piura, and Piura in around 21h 31m.

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