What is the cheapest way to get from Uyuni to Ecuador?

The cheapest way to get from Uyuni to Ecuador is to bus via Máncora which costs $140 - $250 and takes 3 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Uyuni to Ecuador?

The fastest way to get from Uyuni to Ecuador is to fly which takes 17h 55m and costs $750 - $2,300.

Is there a direct bus between Uyuni and Ecuador?

No, there is no direct bus from Uyuni to Ecuador. However, there are services departing from Uyuni and arriving at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil via La Paz, Plaza Norte and Lima Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Uyuni to Ecuador?

The distance between Uyuni and Ecuador is 2490 km. The road distance is 3237.7 km.

How do I travel from Uyuni to Ecuador without a car?

The best way to get from Uyuni to Ecuador without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $100 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Uyuni to Ecuador?

It takes approximately 17h 55m to get from Uyuni to Ecuador, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uyuni to Ecuador bus from?

Uyuni to Ecuador bus services, operated by Panasur, depart from Uyuni station.

Bus or fly from Uyuni to Ecuador?

The best way to get from Uyuni to Ecuador is to fly which takes 17h 55m and costs $750 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Uyuni to Ecuador bus arrive?

Uyuni to Ecuador bus services, operated by Panasur, arrive at La Paz station.

Can I drive from Uyuni to Ecuador?

Yes, the driving distance between Uyuni to Ecuador is 3238 km. It takes approximately 47h 30m to drive from Uyuni to Ecuador.

Where can I stay near Ecuador?

There are 411+ hotels available in Ecuador.

Uyuni to Ecuador - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Uyuni to Ecuador by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane UYU - GYE
17h 55m
$769–2,223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Pazbus
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2d 21h
$107–240
Drive 3,237.7 km
1. Drive from Uyuni to Guayaquilcar 3,237.7 km
47h 30m
$184–266
Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane UYU - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
18h 49m
$311–982
Fly to Cuenca
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Cuenca (CUE)plane UYU - CUE
33h 57m
$276–907
Fly to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Tumbes (TBP)plane UYU - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus
29h 55m
$231–827
Bus via Máncora
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Pazbus
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Oltursa Lima Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Lima - Surquillo to Máncorabus
4. Take the bus from Máncora to Guayaquilbus
3d 5h
$143–250

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

16Weekly Planes

26h 49mAverage Duration

$275Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,489.7 km
Duration: 17h 55m

What companies run services between Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia and Ecuador?

Boliviana de Aviación, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uyuni to Guayaquil via La Paz, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Plaza Norte, Municipalidad Del Rímac, Lima Plaza Norte, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 2d 21h.

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