What is the cheapest way to get from Esmeraldas to El Coca?

The cheapest way to get from Esmeraldas to El Coca is to bus which costs $19 - $30 and takes 12h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Esmeraldas to El Coca?

The fastest way to get from Esmeraldas to El Coca is to bus and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $130 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Esmeraldas and El Coca?

No, there is no direct bus from Esmeraldas to El Coca. However, there are services departing from Tachina and arriving at Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana via Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Quito Terminal Carcelén. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Esmeraldas to El Coca?

The distance between Esmeraldas and El Coca is 643 km. The road distance is 584.4 km.

How do I travel from Esmeraldas to El Coca without a car?

The best way to get from Esmeraldas to El Coca without a car is to bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén which takes 10h 32m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Esmeraldas to El Coca?

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Esmeraldas to El Coca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esmeraldas to El Coca bus from?

Esmeraldas to El Coca bus services, operated by Cita Express, depart from Tachina station.

Where does the Esmeraldas to El Coca bus arrive?

Esmeraldas to El Coca bus services, operated by Cita Express, arrive at Santo Domingo de los Colorados station.

Can I drive from Esmeraldas to El Coca?

Yes, the driving distance between Esmeraldas to El Coca is 584 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Esmeraldas to El Coca.

Where can I stay near El Coca?

There are eight+ hotels available in El Coca.

Esmeraldas to El Coca - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Esmeraldas to El Coca by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén
best
1. Take the bus from Tachina to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus
10h 32m
$34–63
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Atacames / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to El Cocabus Quito
12h 36m
$18–40
Drive 584.4 km
1. Drive from Esmeraldas to El Cocacar 584.4 km
8h 29m
$34–48
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Tachina to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Coca (OCC)plane UIO - OCC
6h 33m
$135–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Lago Agríobus Esmeraldas
2. Take the bus from Lago Agrio to Sacha - Joya de los Sachasbus Lago Agrio / ...
12h 18m
$20–30

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Coca (OCC) flights

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Map of how to get from Esmeraldas to El Coca.

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Distance: 642.7 km
Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Esmeraldas, Ecuador and El Coca, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Tachina to El Coca via Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Quito Terminal Carcelén, and Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana in around 10h 32m.

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