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How to get fromMachala to Playasby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Machala to Playas by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)

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    1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa Elenabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Villamil terminal Manglaraltobus bus
    7h 18m
    $16–21

  2. Drive  275.1 km

    1. Drive from Machala to Playascar car 275.1 km
    3h 46m
    $16–23

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Machala to Playastaxi taxi 275.1 km
    3h 46m
    $120–150

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Montañitabus bus Machala
    2. Take the bus from Montañita to Villamil terminal Manglaraltobus bus Manta
    10h 5m
    $17–32

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  • Distance: 444.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Playas, Guayas, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Machala to Villamil terminal Manglaralto via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Santa Elena in around 7h 18m.

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