What is the cheapest way to get from Tumbes to Carcelén?

The cheapest way to get from Tumbes to Carcelén is to bus which costs $14 - $35 and takes 10h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tumbes to Carcelén?

The fastest way to get from Tumbes to Carcelén is to drive and fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $160 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Tumbes and Carcelén?

No, there is no direct bus from Tumbes to Carcelén. However, there are services departing from Huaquillas and arriving at Quito Terminal Carcelén via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Tumbes to Carcelén?

The distance between Tumbes and Carcelén is 506 km. The road distance is 582.9 km.

How do I travel from Tumbes to Carcelén without a car?

The best way to get from Tumbes to Carcelén without a car is to bus via Babahoyo which takes 13h 26m and costs $45 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Tumbes to Carcelén?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Tumbes to Carcelén, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tumbes to Carcelén bus from?

Tumbes to Carcelén bus services, operated by Panamericana Internacional, depart from Huaquillas station.

Where does the Tumbes to Carcelén bus arrive?

Tumbes to Carcelén bus services, operated by Panamericana Internacional, arrive at Quito Terminal Carcelén station.

Can I drive from Tumbes to Carcelén?

Yes, the driving distance between Tumbes to Carcelén is 583 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Tumbes to Carcelén.

Where can I stay near Carcelén?

There are 912+ hotels available in Carcelén.

Tumbes to Carcelén - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tumbes to Carcelén by car, plane, or bus

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Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Tumbes to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)car
2. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane ETR - UIO
2h 50m
$162–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus Huaquillas
10h 43m
$14–31
Drive 582.9 km
1. Drive from Tumbes to Carceléncar 582.9 km
8h 33m
$90–129
Bus via Babahoyo
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Babahoyobus
3. Take the bus from Babahoyo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
13h 26m
$47–86
Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
3. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
13h 28m
$48–77
Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) #2
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Quitumbe Stationbus Quito Terminal Carcelén
14h 39m
$49–86

Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

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Distance: 506.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Tumbes, Peru and Carcelén, Ecuador?

Panamericana Internacional operates a bus from Huaquillas to Quito Terminal Carcelén every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–21 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Trans Esmeraldas S.A. also services this route 3 times a day.

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