What is the cheapest way to get from Machala to Lago Agrío?

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Lago Agrío is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 13h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machala to Lago Agrío?

The fastest way to get from Machala to Lago Agrío is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 15m and costs $110 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Lago Agrío?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Lago Agrío. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Lago Agrio via Cuenca, Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador and Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Machala to Lago Agrío?

The distance between Machala and Lago Agrío is 765 km. The road distance is 739 km.

How do I travel from Machala to Lago Agrío without a car?

The best way to get from Machala to Lago Agrío without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 15m and costs $110 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Machala to Lago Agrío?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Machala to Lago Agrío, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Lago Agrío bus from?

Machala to Lago Agrío bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Lago Agrío bus arrive?

Machala to Lago Agrío bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, arrive at Cuenca station.

Can I drive from Machala to Lago Agrío?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Lago Agrío is 739 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Machala to Lago Agrío.

Where can I stay near Lago Agrío?

There are 25+ hotels available in Lago Agrío.

Machala to Lago Agrío - 7 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Machala to Lago Agrío by bus, taxi, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Machala to El Cocabus Baños
2. Take the taxi from El Coca to Lago Agríotaxi
7h 15m
$112–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Lago Agríobus Lago Agrío
13h 36m
$29–42
Drive 739 km
1. Drive from Machala to Lago Agríocar 739 km
11h 5m
$42–61
Fly Santa Rosa Regional Airport to Coca, bus
1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Coca (OCC)plane ETR - OCC
2. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agriobus
18h 44m
$146–501
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Loretobus
3. Take the bus from Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador to El Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus
4. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agriobus
10h 12m
$34–66
Bus to Cuenca, fly to Coca, bus
1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Coca (OCC)plane CUE - OCC
3. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agriobus
9h 34m
$273–410
Fly Santa Rosa Regional Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane ETR - UIO
2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Lago Agríobus
10h 30m
$176–369

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

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14h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Machala to Lago Agrío.

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Distance: 765.3 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Lago Agrío, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Machala to Lago Agrío via Cuenca, Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador, Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana, and Lago Agrio in around 10h 12m.

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