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How to get fromEsmeraldas to Riobambaby bus or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Riobambabus bus Riobamba
    6h 58m
    $16–24

  2. Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestre to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus Tosagua
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Riobambabus bus Santo Domingo de los Colorados
    9h 20m
    $12–27

  3. Drive 424.3 km

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to Riobambacar car 424.3 km
    6h 10m
    $25–35

  4. Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados

    1. Take the bus from Tachina to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus Esmeraldas
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Riobambabus bus Riobamba
    7h 14m
    $25–51

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 429.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo operates a bus from Esmeraldas to Riobamba twice daily. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 6h 58m.

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