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How to get fromTalara to Machalaby bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Talara to Machala by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Talara to El Altobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Máncora to Tumbesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus bus
    7h 49m
    $29–51

  2. Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE) #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Talara to El Altobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Máncora to Cuencabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus
    12h 36m
    $22–69

  3. Drive  268 km

    1. Drive from Talara to Machalacar car 268 km
    4h 11m
    $41–59

  4. Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)

    1. Take the bus from Talara to El Altobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mancora to Cuencabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus
    11h 54m
    $40–54

  5. Bus via Piura

    1. Take the bus from Talara to Piurabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Piura to Vela Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vela Cruz to Machalabus bus
    14h 36m
    $23–50

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  • Distance: 270.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Talara, Peru and Machala, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Talara to Machala via El Alto, Máncora, Tumbes, and Huaquillas in around 7h 49m.

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