What is the cheapest way to get from Joya de los Sachas to Machala?

The cheapest way to get from Joya de los Sachas to Machala is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joya de los Sachas to Machala?

The fastest way to get from Joya de los Sachas to Machala is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $20 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Joya de los Sachas and Machala?

No, there is no direct bus from Joya de los Sachas to Machala. However, there are services departing from Sacha - Joya de los Sachas and arriving at Machala via El Coca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Joya de los Sachas to Machala?

The distance between Joya de los Sachas and Machala is 712 km. The road distance is 702.9 km.

How do I travel from Joya de los Sachas to Machala without a car?

The best way to get from Joya de los Sachas to Machala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $20 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Joya de los Sachas to Machala?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Joya de los Sachas to Machala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joya de los Sachas to Machala bus from?

Joya de los Sachas to Machala bus services, operated by Expreso Baños, depart from El Coca station.

Bus or fly from Joya de los Sachas to Machala?

The best way to get from Joya de los Sachas to Machala is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Joya de los Sachas to Machala bus arrive?

Joya de los Sachas to Machala bus services, operated by Expreso Baños, arrive at Machala station.

Can I drive from Joya de los Sachas to Machala?

Yes, the driving distance between Joya de los Sachas to Machala is 703 km. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Joya de los Sachas to Machala.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 43+ hotels available in Machala.

Joya de los Sachas to Machala - 8 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Joya de los Sachas to Machala by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from El Coca to Machalabus Baños
7h 42m
$20–30
Drive 702.9 km
1. Drive from Joya de los Sachas to Machalacar 702.9 km
11h 27m
$40–58
Fly Coca to Santa Rosa Regional Airport
1. Fly from Coca (OCC) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane OCC - ETR
12h 19m
$163–490
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
1. Take the bus from El Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Loreto, Orellana, Ecuadorbus
2. Take the bus from Loreto to Cuencabus
3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus
8h 49m
$30–55
Bus via Riobamba
1. Take the bus from El Coca to Riobambabus Riobamba
2. Take the bus from Riobamba to Machalabus Riobamba / ...
13h 32m
$26–56
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from El Coca to Machalabus Lago Agrío
13h 33m
$26–39
Fly Coca to Loja, bus
1. Fly from Coca (OCC) to Loja (LOH)plane OCC - LOH
2. Take the bus from Catamayo to Machalabus
12h 55m
$192–617
Bus, car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from La Joya de los Sachas to Quitobus
2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane UIO - ETR
8h 59m
$208–541

Coca (OCC) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) flights

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 712.3 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Joya de los Sachas, Ecuador and Machala, Ecuador?

Expreso Baños operates a bus from El Coca to Machala once daily. Tickets cost $13–20 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, Euroairlines and LATAM Chile fly from Coca (OCC) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) 5 times a week.

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