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How to get fromPortoviejo to Cuenca, Ecuadorby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Portoviejo to Cuenca, Ecuador by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Jipijapa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portoviejo to Jipijapabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jipijapa to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus
    6h 24m
    $22–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portoviejo to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus San Vicente / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus Guayaquil / ...
    7h 16m
    $18–49

  3. Drive 362.9 km

    1. Drive from Portoviejo to Cuenca, Ecuadorcar car 362.9 km
    5h 58m
    $21–30

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane MEC - CUE
    5h 21m
    $155–323

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Portoviejo to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus San Vicente / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus Guayaquil
    8h 41m
    $19–27

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Portoviejo, Ecuador and Cuenca, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Portoviejo to Cuenca via Jipijapa and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE) once daily.

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