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How to get fromQuito to Machalilla National Parkby car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Machalilla National Park by car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Car, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane UIO - MEC
    3. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Puerto Lópezbus bus
    5h 17m
    $101–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Puerto Lópezbus bus Quito
    9h 5m
    $12–18

  3. Drive 436.1 km

    1. Drive from Quito to Los Frailescar car 436.1 km
    6h 59m
    $25–36

  4. Car, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane UIO - GYE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    6h 13m
    $256–321

  5. Bus via Manta

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus bus Quito / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Puerto Lópezbus bus Playas
    10h 49m
    $16–21

Quito to Machalilla National Park by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Machalilla National Park, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transporte Carlos Alberto Aray operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Puerto López twice daily. Tickets cost $12–16 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Reina del Camino also services this route once daily.

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