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How to get fromGuayaquil Department to Riobambaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Guayaquil Department to Riobamba by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Guayaquil Terminal Terrestre Jaime Roldos Aguileras to Riobambabus bus Santa Elena
    5h 3m
    $17–24

  2. Drive 236.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guayaquil Department to Riobambacar car 236.3 km
    3h 38m
    $14–20

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durán to Bucaytrain train Tren de la Dulzura
    2. Take the bus from Bucay to Riobambabus bus Santa Elena
    7h 19m
    $52–58

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Guayaquil Department to Riobambataxi taxi 236.3 km
    3h 38m
    $130–160

  5. Bus via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Riobambabus bus Shushufindi / ...
    5h 13m
    $23–29

  6. Bus via Cajabamba

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cajabambabus bus Guayaquil
    6h 11m
    $22–25

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Guayaquil Department, Ecuador and Riobamba, Ecuador?

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo operates a bus from Guayaquil Terminal Terrestre Jaime Roldos Aguileras to Riobamba once daily. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 4h 52m.

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