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How to get fromSalinas to Machalaby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Machala by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Santa Elena
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machalabus bus Guayaquil / ...
    5h 22m
    $26–36

  2. Drive 320.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Machalacar car 320.4 km
    4h 20m
    $19–27

  3. Bus via Montañita

    1. Take the bus from La Libertad to Montañitabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montañita to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machalabus bus
    8h 40m
    $23–36

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Villamil terminal Manglaraltobus bus Manta / ...
    2. Drive from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Machalacar car
    4h 57m
    $30–41

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salinas to Machala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 366.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Salinas, Provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador and Machala, Ecuador?

You can take a vehicle from Salinas to Machala via Santa Elena and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 5h 22m.

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