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How to get fromSanta Elena to Cuencaby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Elena to Cuenca by bus or car

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  1. Bus

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    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 Cuencabus bus Guayaquil / ...
    5h 31m
    $12–41

  2. Drive 320 km

    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Cuencacar car 320 km
    4h 40m
    $19–27

  3. Bus via Cuenca

    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 Cuencabus bus Guayaquil
    6h 25m
    $13–19

Santa Elena to Cuenca by bus

Calendar301Weekly Buses
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Elena to Cuenca via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 5h 31m.

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