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How to get fromLobitos to Machalaby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lobitos to Machala by bus or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from El Alto to Máncorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Máncora to Tumbesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus bus
    6h 57m
    $29–62

  2. Drive 253.8 km

    1. Drive from Lobitos to Machalacar car 253.8 km
    3h 57m
    $39–56

  3. Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)

    1. Take the bus from Mancora to Cuencabus bus Chiclayo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus Cuenca / ...
    11h 11m
    $56–74

  4. Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE) #2

    1. Take the bus from Máncora to Cuencabus bus Piura / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus Cuenca / ...
    11h 52m
    $37–88

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Map of how to get from Lobitos to Machala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Lobitos, Peru and Machala, Ecuador?

You can take a vehicle from Lobitos to Machala via El Alto, Máncora, Máncora, Tumbes, and Huaquillas in around 6h 57m.

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