There are 4 ways to get from Machala to Vilcabamba by bus, taxi, or car
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- Take the bus from Machala to Catamayobus Guayaquil / ...
- Take the taxi from Catamayo to Vilcabambataxi
2h 53m$49–63Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Machala to Lojabus El Pangui / ...
- Take the bus from Loja to Vilcabambabus Loja
6h 19m$8–50Drive 229.3 km
- Drive from Machala to Vilcabambacar 229.3 km
3h 52m$13–19Bus via Catamayo
- Take the bus from Machala to Catamayobus Guayaquil / ...
- Take the bus from Loja to Vilcabambabus Loja
4h 46m$16–28
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machala to Vilcabamba is to bus which costs $7 - $50 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Machala to Vilcabamba is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 53m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Vilcabamba. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Vilcabamba via Catamayo and Loja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Machala and Vilcabamba is 251 km. The road distance is 229.3 km.
The best way to get from Machala to Vilcabamba without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 53m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Machala to Vilcabamba, including transfers.
Machala to Vilcabamba bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Machala station.
Machala to Vilcabamba bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Catamayo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Vilcabamba is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Machala to Vilcabamba.
There are 17+ hotels available in Vilcabamba.
What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Vilcabamba, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Machala to Vilcabamba via Catamayo and Loja in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +59 07 257 1861
- [email protected]
- Website
- cooperativaloja.com.ec
Bus from Machala to Catamayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Book at
- api.whatsapp.com
Bus from Machala to Catamayo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Book at
- api.whatsapp.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Cooperativa de Taxis Ciudadela del Maestro
- Phone
- +593 99 141 5451
- Website
- facebook.com
Loja Taxi Taxopel S.A
- Phone
- +593 99 091 9442
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Loja Express
- Phone
- +593 98 271 5604
- Website
- facebook.com
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