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How to get fromEsmeraldas to Cuenca, Ecuadorby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Cuencabus bus Atacames
    5h 43m
    $18–25

  2. Drive 595 km

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to Cuenca, Ecuadorcar car 595 km
    8h 53m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tachina to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane UIO - CUE
    7h 2m
    $112–265

  4. Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Guayaquil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus Guayaquil / ...
    11h 46m
    $22–57

  5. Bus via Quevedo

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Quevedobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Quevedo to Cuencabus bus Quevedo
    13h 30m
    $18–23

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 602.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

Trans Esmeraldas S.A. operates a bus from Esmeraldas to Cuenca once daily. Tickets cost $18–25 and the journey takes 5h 13m.

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