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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Máncorabus bus Lima
    2. Take the taxi from Máncora to Lobitostaxi taxi
    3h 12m
    $56–71

  2. Bus, taxi via El Alto

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Máncorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Máncora to El Altobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Alto to Lobitostaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $23–62

  3. Drive 160.2 km

    1. Drive from Tumbes to Lobitoscar car 160.2 km
    2h 36m
    $25–35

  4. Bus, taxi via El Alto #2

    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Máncorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Máncora to El Altobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Alto to Lobitostaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $39–49

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 161 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Tumbes, Peru and Lobitos, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Tumbes to Lobitos. However, you can take the bus to Máncora then take the taxi to Lobitos. Alternatively, you can drive from Tumbes to Lobitos in around 2h 36m.

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