What is the cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Loja?

The cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Loja is to bus which costs $11 - $19 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Loja?

The fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Loja is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 10m and costs $60 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Guayaquil and Loja?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Loja. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Guayaquil to Loja?

The distance between Guayaquil and Loja is 396 km. The road distance is 371.4 km.

How do I travel from Guayaquil to Loja without a car?

The best way to get from Guayaquil to Loja without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 10m and costs $60 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Loja?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Guayaquil to Loja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guayaquil to Loja bus from?

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

Where does the Guayaquil to Loja bus arrive?

Guayaquil to Loja bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Nambija, arrive at Loja station.

Can I drive from Guayaquil to Loja?

Yes, the driving distance between Guayaquil to Loja is 371 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Guayaquil to Loja.

How do I get a bus ticket from Guayaquil to Loja?

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Where can I stay near Loja?

There are 103+ hotels available in Loja.

Guayaquil to Loja - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Guayaquil to Loja by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Zarumabus Zaruma / ...
2. Take the taxi from Zaruma to Lojataxi
5h 10m
$63–80
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lojabus Guayaquil / ...
8h 30m
$11–19
Drive 371.4 km
1. Drive from Guayaquil to Lojacar 371.4 km
5h 55m
$22–31
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
5h 18m
$88–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Catamayobus Guayaquil / ...
5h 38m
$19–27
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus Guayaquil / ...
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Lojabus El Cisne
8h 26m
$14–44

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

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Distance: 395.6 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Guayaquil, Ecuador and 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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