San Martin to Machala by bus
Machala lies 228 km (142 mi) north of San Martin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 279 km (173 mi) of road.
| San Martin | Machala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Ecuador |
| Population | 130,000 | 289,141 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 01445–25530 | 070201–070223 |
What changes when you arrive in Machala
Crossing from Peru into Ecuador: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book buses from San Martin to Machala
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Staying in Machala
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Common questions
How far is Machala from San Martin?
228 km (142 mi) in a straight line, north of San Martin; by road roughly 279 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Martin to Machala by bus?
About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Martin and Machala?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Machala?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.