Cali to Portoviejo by bus
Portoviejo lies 663 km (412 mi) south-west of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 809 km (503 mi) of road.
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| Cali | Portoviejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Population | 2.4 million | 321,800 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 130101–130118 |
What changes when you arrive in Portoviejo
Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); 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 Cali to Portoviejo
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Staying in Portoviejo
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Common questions
How far is Portoviejo from Cali?
663 km (412 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cali; by road roughly 809 km (503 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Portoviejo by bus?
About 12 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Portoviejo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Portoviejo?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.