There are 3 ways to get from Vilcabamba to Machala by bus or car
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Bus via Catamayo
best- Take the bus from Vilcabamba to Lojabus Loja
- Take the bus from Catamayo to Machalabus Cariamanga
6h 49m$11–27Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vilcabamba to Lojabus Loja
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus El Pangui / ...
6h 54m$7–50Drive 228.9 km
- Drive from Vilcabamba to Machalacar 228.9 km
3h 55m$13–19
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vilcabamba to Machala is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Vilcabamba to Machala is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilcabamba to Machala. However, there are services departing from Vilcabamba and arriving at Machala via Loja and Catamayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Vilcabamba and Machala is 273 km. The road distance is 228.9 km.
The best way to get from Vilcabamba to Machala without a car is to bus via Catamayo which takes 6h 49m and costs $11 - $28.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Vilcabamba to Machala, including transfers.
Vilcabamba to Machala bus services, operated by Transportes Vilcabambaturis Cia. Ltda., depart from Vilcabamba station.
Vilcabamba to Machala bus services, operated by Transportes Vilcabambaturis Cia. Ltda., arrive at Loja station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilcabamba to Machala is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Vilcabamba to Machala.
There are 44+ hotels available in Machala.
What companies run services between Vilcabamba, Ecuador and Machala, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Vilcabamba to Machala via Loja, Catamayo, and Catamayo in around 6h 49m.
Bus from Vilcabamba to Loja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Transportes Vilcabambaturis Cia. Ltda.
Bus from Vilcabamba to Loja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Transportes Vilcabambaturis Cia. Ltda.
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