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How to get fromTumbes to Limaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tumbes to Lima by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Babahoyo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Babahoyobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Babahoyo to Limataxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $99–134

  2. Drive  342 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tumbes to Limacar car 342 km
    5h 13m
    $52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ventanasbus bus Guayaquil
    8h 58m
    $67–91

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Vincesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vinces to Limataxi taxi
    9h 2m
    $83–110

Comparing Your Travel Options

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  • Distance: 426.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Tumbes to Lima via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Ventanas in around 8h 58m.

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