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How to get fromPuerto Bolívar to Balsasby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Bolívar to Balsas by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Machala to Balsasbus bus Machala
    2h 24m
    $6–15

  2. Drive 81 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puerto Bolívar to Balsascar car 81 km
    1h 15m
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puerto Bolívar to Balsastaxi taxi 81 km
    1h 15m
    $40–55

  4. Bus via Saracay

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Saracaybus bus Zaruma / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saracay to Balsasbus bus El Pangui / ...
    2h 55m
    $6–19

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 82.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador and Balsas, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional operates a bus from Machala to Balsas hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.

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