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How to get fromTumbaco to Esmeraldasby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Tumbaco to Esmeraldas by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus Esmeraldas / ...
    4h 44m
    $28–35

  2. Drive 297.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tumbaco to Esmeraldascar car 297.6 km
    4h 24m
    $17–25

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Tumbaco to Via Santo Domingotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Via Santo Domingo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    5h 8m
    $60–79

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  • Distance: 352.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Tumbaco, Ecuador and Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

Trans Esmeraldas S.A. operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldas twice daily. Tickets cost $15–20 and the journey takes 4h 18m.

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