How to get from Santa Maria to Tababela by bus?

From Santa Maria to Tababela by bus

To get from Santa Maria to Tababela you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RC-28 bus from Santa Maria station to Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RC-22 bus and finally take the RIO COCA-YARUQUI bus from 28c station to Panamericana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The bus schedule from Santa Maria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tababela on the Moovit app.

128min
Bus - RC-28RC-28
Bus - RC-22RC-22
Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
Walk to Tababela
Leaves from Santa Maria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Maria
  • 2
    Bus - RC-28RC-28
    Wait for bus
    RC-28
    Rio Coca - Carapungo - Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - RC-22RC-22
    Wait for bus
    RC-22
    T Rio Coca - San Juan de Cumbaya
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    28c
    21 min
  • 6
    Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Av. Pichincha
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panamericana
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tababela
    Walk to
    Tababela
    Alfonso Tobar
    940 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Maria to Tababela by bus via RC-28, RIO COCA-COLLAQUI and RIO COCA-YARUQUI

To get from Santa Maria to Tababela you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RC-28 bus from Santa Maria station to Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RIO COCA-COLLAQUI bus and finally take the RIO COCA-YARUQUI bus from Simon Bolivar station to Panamericana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus schedule from Santa Maria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tababela on the Moovit app.

139min
Bus - RC-28RC-28
Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
Walk to Tababela
Leaves from Santa Maria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Maria
  • 2
    Bus - RC-28RC-28
    Wait for bus
    RC-28
    Rio Coca - Carapungo - Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Terrestre Interparroquial Rio Coca
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Eloy Alfaro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Simon Bolivar
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Av. Pichincha
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panamericana
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tababela
    Walk to
    Tababela
    Alfonso Tobar
    940 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Maria to Tababela

The distance between Santa Maria and Tababela is approximately 47.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Maria to Tababela by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tababela – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Santa Maria to Tababela

To check the bus schedule from Santa Maria to Tababela using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Maria) and destination (Tababela), 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 Santa Maria to Tababela by bus via RC-28, RIO COCA-COLLAQUI and RIO COCA-YARUQUI

To get from Santa Maria to Tababela you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RC-28 bus from Santa Maria station to Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RIO COCA-COLLAQUI bus and finally take the RIO COCA-YARUQUI bus from Simon Bolivar station to Panamericana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus schedule from Santa Maria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tababela on the Moovit app.

139min
Bus - RC-28RC-28
Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
Walk to Tababela
Leaves from Santa Maria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Maria
  • 2
    Bus - RC-28RC-28
    Wait for bus
    RC-28
    Rio Coca - Carapungo - Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Terrestre Interparroquial Rio Coca
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Eloy Alfaro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Simon Bolivar
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Av. Pichincha
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panamericana
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tababela
    Walk to
    Tababela
    Alfonso Tobar
    940 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Tababela?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line RC-28, Bus line RC-22, Bus line RIO COCA-YARUQUI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Maria to Tababela?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line RC-28, Bus line RIO COCA-COLLAQUI, Bus line RIO COCA-YARUQUI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Tababela?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Maria to Tababela?

    The RC-28 bus line goes from Rio Coca - Carapungo - Rio Coca station near Santa Maria in Calderon (Carapungo) to Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station near Tababela.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Maria to Tababela by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Maria and Tababela by bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Maria to get to Tababela?

    Get on the RC-28 bus from the Rio Coca - Carapungo - Rio Coca stop near Santa Maria in Calderon (Carapungo).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Maria and Tababela?

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" stop, which is closest to Tababela.

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