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How to get fromLa Libertad to Esmeraldasby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from La Libertad to Esmeraldas by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from La Libertad to Manglaraltobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manglaralto to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manta to Esmeraldasbus bus
    11h 43m
    $17–28

  2. Drive 547.1 km

    1. Drive from La Libertad to Esmeraldascar car 547.1 km
    8h 32m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Libertad to Montañitabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montañita to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    3. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane MEC - UIO
    4. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus
    12h 22m
    $92–217

  4. Bus via Montañita

    1. Take the bus from La Libertad to Olónbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Olón to Mantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manta to Esmeraldasbus bus
    13h 38m
    $18–31

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 665.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between La Libertad, Ecuador and Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from La Libertad to Esmeraldas via Manglaralto, Manta Terminal Terrestre, and Manta in around 11h 43m.

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