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There are 5 ways to get from Piñas to Riobamba by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Zaruma to Pallatanga, Ecuadorbus bus Zaruma
    8h 8m
    $13–19

  2. Bus via Machala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Piñas to Machalabus bus Zaruma
    2. Take the bus from Machala to Riobambabus bus Machala
    9h 10m
    $12–40

  3. Drive  381.3 km

    1. Drive from Piñas to Riobambacar car 381.3 km
    5h 45m
    $29–42

  4. Taxi to Loja, fly, car, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Piñas to Loja (LOH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LOH - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus bus
    7h 10m
    $234–287

  5. Bus to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, fly, car, bus

    1. Take the bus from Piñas to Santa Rosabus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane ETR - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus bus
    8h 12m
    $193–240

Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Piñas, Ecuador and Riobamba, Ecuador?

Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial operates a bus from Zaruma to Pallatanga, Ecuador once daily. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 6h 47m.

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