What is the cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to El Tambo?

The cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to El Tambo is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guayaquil to El Tambo?

The fastest way to get from Guayaquil to El Tambo is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $22 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Guayaquil and El Tambo?

No, there is no direct bus from Guayaquil to El Tambo. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Catamayo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Guayaquil to El Tambo?

The distance between Guayaquil and El Tambo is 435 km. The road distance is 362.5 km.

How do I travel from Guayaquil to El Tambo without a car?

The best way to get from Guayaquil to El Tambo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $22 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to El Tambo?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Guayaquil to El Tambo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guayaquil to El Tambo bus from?

Guayaquil to El Tambo bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Where does the Guayaquil to El Tambo bus arrive?

Guayaquil to El Tambo bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Catamayo station.

Can I drive from Guayaquil to El Tambo?

Yes, the driving distance between Guayaquil to El Tambo is 363 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Guayaquil to El Tambo.

Where can I stay near El Tambo?

There are 102+ hotels available in El Tambo.

Guayaquil to El Tambo - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Catamayobus Guayaquil / ...
4h 35m
$22–30
Drive 362.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Guayaquil to El Tambocar 362.5 km
5h 33m
$21–30
Fly, bus
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE)plane GYE - CUE
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Lojabus
6h 16m
$100–207
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Zarumabus Zaruma / ...
2. Take the taxi from Zaruma to El Tambotaxi
4h 48m
$58–75
Bus via Terminal Terrestre
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lojabus Guayaquil / ...
9h 28m
$23–34

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

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Distance: 435.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Guayaquil, Ecuador and El Tambo, Loja, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Catamayo twice daily. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 4h 16m.

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