How to get from Las Palmeras to Machala by bus?

From Las Palmeras to Machala by bus

To get from Las Palmeras to Machala you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RUTA 6 bus from Las Palmeras station to Terminal Terrestre Binacional Santa Rosa station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS bus and finally take the RUTA 5 MACHALA bus from Terminal Terrestre Machala station to Parada, Av. Buenavista Y Marcel Laniado station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus schedule from Las Palmeras may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Machala on the Moovit app.

69min
Bus - RUTA 6RUTA 6
Bus - INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESSINTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS
Bus - RUTA 5 MACHALARUTA 5 MACHALA
Walk to Machala
Leaves from Las Palmeras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Las Palmeras
  • 2
    Bus - RUTA 6RUTA 6
    Wait for bus
    RUTA 6
    A Terminal Terrestre Santa Rosa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Terrestre Binacional Santa Rosa
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESSINTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS
    A Machala
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Terrestre Machala
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - RUTA 5 MACHALARUTA 5 MACHALA
    Wait for bus
    RUTA 5 MACHALA
    Al Sur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada, Av. Buenavista Y Marcel Laniado
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Machala
    Walk to
    Machala
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Las Palmeras to Machala

The distance between Las Palmeras and Machala is approximately 40.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Las Palmeras to Machala by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Machala – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Las Palmeras to Machala

To check the bus schedule from Las Palmeras to Machala using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Las Palmeras) and destination (Machala), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Las Palmeras to Machala?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line RUTA 6, Bus line INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS, Bus line RUTA 5 MACHALA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Las Palmeras and Machala?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Las Palmeras to Machala?

    The RUTA 6 bus line goes from Terminal Terrestre Binacional Santa Rosa station near Las Palmeras in Santa Rosa to Terminal Terrestre Machala station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Terrestre Machala station near Machala.

  • How long does it take to travel from Las Palmeras to Machala by bus?

    The total travel time between Las Palmeras and Machala by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Las Palmeras to get to Machala?

    Get on the RUTA 6 bus from the Terminal Terrestre Binacional Santa Rosa stop near Las Palmeras in Santa Rosa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Las Palmeras and Machala?

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Terrestre Machala stop, which is closest to Machala.

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