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How to get fromGuayaquil Airport (GYE) to Machalaby plane, bus, shuttle, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Machala by plane, bus, shuttle, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane GYE - CUE
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus
    4h 5m
    $87–190

  2. Drive 179.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Machalacar car 179.9 km
    2h 35m
    $11–15

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Puerto López to Montañitabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montañita to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machalabus bus
    10h 59m
    $163–175

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Guayaquil-GYE to Machalarideshare rideshare 179.9 km
    2h 35m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Machalataxi taxi 179.9 km
    2h 35m
    $100–130

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 298.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Guayaquil Airport (GYE), Ecuador and Machala, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Machala. However, you can fly to Cuenca (CUE), walk to Cuenca, then take the bus to Machala. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Guayaquil Airport to Machala via Puerto López, Puerto López, Montañita, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 10h 59m.

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