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

The cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Riobamba is to bus via Cajabamba which costs $8 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Riobamba is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Guayaquil and Riobamba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Riobamba. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Guayaquil to Riobamba?

The distance between Guayaquil and Riobamba is 230 km. The road distance is 228.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Guayaquil to Riobamba without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $10 - $16.

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

The bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Riobamba takes 4h 52m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Guayaquil to Riobamba bus from?

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

Where does the Guayaquil to Riobamba bus arrive?

Guayaquil to Riobamba bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo, arrive at Riobamba station.

Can I drive from Guayaquil to Riobamba?

Yes, the driving distance between Guayaquil to Riobamba is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Guayaquil to Riobamba.

Where can I stay near Riobamba?

There are 90+ hotels available in Riobamba.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Riobambabus Shushufindi / ...
4h 52m
$10–16
Bus via Cajabamba
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cajabambabus Guayaquil
5h 50m
$8
Drive 228.4 km
1. Drive from Guayaquil to Riobambacar 228.4 km
3h 27m
$18–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Riobambataxi 228.4 km
3h 27m
$120–150
Fly, bus
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE)plane GYE - CUE
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Riobambabus
4h 35m
$81–190

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

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49 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.4 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Riobamba 4 times a day. Tickets cost $10–12 and the journey takes 4h 52m. BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo also services this route once daily.

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