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There are 5 ways to get from Guayaquil to Cuenca by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)plane plane GYE - JAU
    2. Take the taxi from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Cuencataxi taxi
    11h 12m
    $321–921

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima to Chilcabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Chilca to Cuencataxi taxi
    35h 28m
    $88–154

  3. Drive  1,804.3 km

    1. Drive from Guayaquil to Cuencacar car 1,804.3 km
    26h 52m
    $277–399

  4. Bus, taxi via Tumbes

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Pampasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pampas to Cuencataxi taxi
    37h 19m
    $111–159

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima - San Luis to Pampasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pampas to Cuencataxi taxi
    42h 35m
    $89–150

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,287 km
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Guayaquil, Ecuador and Cuenca, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Guayaquil to Cuenca. However, you can fly to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) then take the taxi to Cuenca. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lima Plaza Norte, take the bus to Chilca, then take the taxi to Cuenca.

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