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How to get fromEsmeraldas to Playasby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Esmeraldas to Playas by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Montañita

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    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Mantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manglaralto to Villamil terminal Manglaraltobus bus
    10h 10m
    $21–30

  2. Drive 531.9 km

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to Playascar car 531.9 km
    7h 18m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Mantabus bus Manta / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Villamil terminal Manglaraltobus bus Manta / ...
    11h 4m
    $21–32

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestre to Tosaguabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tosagua to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Villamil terminal Manglaraltobus bus
    14h 45m
    $21–29

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 658 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Esmeraldas, Ecuador and Playas, Guayas, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Esmeraldas to Villamil terminal Manglaralto via Manta, Manta Terminal Terrestre, Montañita, and Manglaralto in around 10h 10m.

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