How to get from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala by bus?

From Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala by bus

To get from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RURAL 3 bus from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) 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 1-13 T bus from Terminal Terrestre Machala station to Parada Sucre Y Juan Montalvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The bus schedule from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Machala on the Moovit app.

61min
Bus - RURAL 3RURAL 3
Bus - INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESSINTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS
Bus - RUTA 1-13 TRUTA 1-13 T
Walk to Machala
Leaves from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Parada Sitio San José (Retorno)
  • 2
    Bus - RURAL 3RURAL 3
    Wait for bus
    RURAL 3
    A Las Comunas Ribereñas
  • 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 1-13 TRUTA 1-13 T
    Wait for bus
    RUTA 1-13 T
    A Puerto Bolívar
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada Sucre Y Juan Montalvo
    17 min
  • 8
    Walk to Machala
    Walk to
    Machala
    Avenida 25 de Junio
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala by bus via RURAL 3, INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS and RUTA 18 MACHALA

To get from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RURAL 3 bus from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) 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 18 MACHALA bus from Terminal Terrestre Machala station to Parada, Calle Bolívar Y Juan Montalvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The bus schedule from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Machala on the Moovit app.

67min
Bus - RURAL 3RURAL 3
Bus - INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESSINTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS
Bus - RUTA 18 MACHALARUTA 18 MACHALA
Walk to Machala
Leaves from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Parada Sitio San José (Retorno)
  • 2
    Bus - RURAL 3RURAL 3
    Wait for bus
    RURAL 3
    A Las Comunas Ribereñas
  • 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 18 MACHALARUTA 18 MACHALA
    Wait for bus
    RUTA 18 MACHALA
    A Terminal Terrestre Machala
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada, Calle Bolívar Y Juan Montalvo
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Machala
    Walk to
    Machala
    Avenida 25 de Junio
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala

The distance between Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) and Machala is approximately 41.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) 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 Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala

To check the bus schedule from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Parada Sitio San José (Retorno)) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala by bus via RURAL 3, INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS and RUTA 18 MACHALA

To get from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RURAL 3 bus from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) 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 18 MACHALA bus from Terminal Terrestre Machala station to Parada, Calle Bolívar Y Juan Montalvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The bus schedule from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Machala on the Moovit app.

67min
Bus - RURAL 3RURAL 3
Bus - INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESSINTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS
Bus - RUTA 18 MACHALARUTA 18 MACHALA
Walk to Machala
Leaves from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Parada Sitio San José (Retorno)
  • 2
    Bus - RURAL 3RURAL 3
    Wait for bus
    RURAL 3
    A Las Comunas Ribereñas
  • 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 18 MACHALARUTA 18 MACHALA
    Wait for bus
    RUTA 18 MACHALA
    A Terminal Terrestre Machala
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada, Calle Bolívar Y Juan Montalvo
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Machala
    Walk to
    Machala
    Avenida 25 de Junio
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line RURAL 3, Bus line INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS, Bus line RUTA 1-13 T.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line RURAL 3, Bus line INTERC. 3 OROEXPRESS, Bus line RUTA 18 MACHALA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) and Machala?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala?

    The RURAL 3 bus line goes from Terminal Terrestre Binacional Santa Rosa station near Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) in Bellavista 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 Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to Machala by bus?

    The total travel time between Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) and Machala by bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) to get to Machala?

    Get on the RURAL 3 bus from the Terminal Terrestre Binacional Santa Rosa stop near Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) in Bellavista.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parada Sitio San José (Retorno) and Machala?

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

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