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How to get fromEsmeraldas to Tumbesby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Huaquillasbus bus Esmeraldas
    11h 22m
    $27–41

  2. Drive 664.1 km

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to Tumbescar car 664.1 km
    9h 23m
    $100–145

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    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 Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane plane UIO - ETR
    4. Drive from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Tumbescar car
    7h 49m
    $192–540

  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 Tumbesbus bus Lima / ...
    12h 15m
    $28–37

  5. Bus via Chone

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Chonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chone to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus bus
    14h 43m
    $30–45

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 664.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Esmeraldas, Ecuador and Tumbes, Peru?

Transportes Occidentales operates a bus from Esmeraldas to Huaquillas once daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 11h.

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