What is the cheapest way to get from Tumbes to Playa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Tumbes to Playa Rica is to bus via Ipiales which costs $110 - $160 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Tumbes to Playa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Tumbes to Playa Rica is to drive which takes 22h 2m and costs $200 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Tumbes and Playa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Tumbes to Playa Rica. However, there are services departing from Tumbes and arriving at Valparaíso via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Ipiales, Terminal de Transporte Cali and Terminal de Transportes de Florencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 56m.

How far is it from Tumbes to Playa Rica?

The distance between Tumbes and Playa Rica is 1604 km. The road distance is 1360.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Tumbes to Playa Rica?

It takes approximately 23h 20m to get from Tumbes to Playa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tumbes to Playa Rica bus from?

Tumbes to Playa Rica bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Tumbes station.

Where does the Tumbes to Playa Rica bus arrive?

Tumbes to Playa Rica bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Tumbes to Playa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Tumbes to Playa Rica is 1360 km. It takes approximately 22h 2m to drive from Tumbes to Playa Rica.

Tumbes to Playa Rica - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Tumbes to Playa Rica by bus, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Yantzazabus
2. Take the bus from Yantzaza to El Panguibus
3. Take the bus from El Pangui to Lago Agríobus
4. Drive from Lago Agrío to Puerto Caicedocar
5. Take the bus from Puerto Caicedo to Pitalitobus
6. Take the bus from Pitalito to Terminal de Transportes de Florenciabus
7. Take the taxi from Terminal de Transportes de Florencia to Playa Ricataxi
23h 20m
$134–178
Bus via Ipiales
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Florenciabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Florencia to Valparaísobus
2d 4h
$112–151
Drive 1,360.1 km
1. Drive from Tumbes to Playa Ricacar 1,360.1 km
22h 2m
$205–296
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Tumbes to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)car
2. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Coca (OCC)plane ETR - OCC
3. Drive from Coca (OCC) to Playa Ricacar
26h
$165–570
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Florenciabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Florencia to Valparaísobus
47h 56m
$116–170

Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Coca (OCC) flights

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Map of how to get from Tumbes to Playa Rica.

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Distance: 1,604.4 km
Duration: 23h 20m

What companies run services between Tumbes, Peru and Playa Rica, Caquetá, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Tumbes to Playa Rica via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Tulcán, Ipiales, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Terminal de Transportes de Florencia, and Valparaíso in around 47h 56m.

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