Transportation
Contents
Useful travel tips
Transportation from Guayaquil to Salinas
General description of the means of transport
in Ecuador
| Urban Buses | The
trolley and the ecoway | Taxis |
Buses for provinces | Airplanes
| Trains |
Useful travel tips
English
First
and foremost, keep in mind that your final flight destination
should be the city of Guayaquil. When you book your trip make
sure you will be arriving at the Simon Bolivar International
Airport (GYE). From here, we will pick you up, provided you
tell us in advanced of your travel plans, and take you to the Salinas
Yacht Club. It is a two hour drive, so plan accordingly.
To
make your travel easier, we´d like to suggest you book one of the following
flights.
IF YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM EUROPE, AFRICA,
THE MIDDLE EAST
- IBERIA:
Daily from Madrid. Flight number IB6635. Departs Madrid at 12H10,
arrives at 19H35.
- LAN
ECUADOR: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from Madrid. Flight
number XL731. Departs Madrid at 10H20, arrives at 15H40.
- KLM:
Every day except Tuesdas and Fridays. Flight number KL753. Departs
Amsterdam at 23H25, arrives at 7H20.
- AMERICAN
AIRLINES: Daily from Miami. Flight number AA933. Departs Miami
at 16H55, arrives at 21H17.
- LAN
ECUADOR: Daily from New York. Flight number XL539. Departs New
York at 9H10, arrives at 15H45.
- CONTINENTAL:
: Daily from New York. Flight number CO887. Departs New York at
17H00, arrives at 0H59.
IF YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM
NORTH AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, ASIA, OCEANIA
- CONTINENTAL:
Daily from Houston. Flight number CO818. Departs Houston at 16H00,
arrives at 0H05.
- AMERICAN
AIRLINES: Daily from Miami. Flight number AA933. Departs Miami
at 16H55, arrives at 21H17.
- LAN
ECUADOR: Daily from Miami. Flight number XL517. Departs Miami at
7H45, arrives at 13H35.
- AERO
CONTINENTE: Daily from Miami. Flight number N6201. Departs Miami
at 1H00, arrives at 5H00.
IF YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM CENTRAL AMERICA,
THE CARIBBEAN
- CONTINENTAL:
Daily from Panama. Flight number CO887. Departs Panama at 22H59,
arrives at 0H59.
- COPA
AIRLINES: Daily except Tuesdays from Panama. Flight number CM301.
Departs Panama at 19H45, arrives at 21H50.
- LACSA:
Daily from San Jose, Costa Rica. Flight number LR661. Departs San
Jose at 10H30, arrives at 15H05.
IF
YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM OCEANIA
- LAN
CHLE: Thursdays and Sundays from Santiago, Chile. Flight number
LA556. Departs Santiago at 15H50, arrives at 18H55.
- LAN
CHILE: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays from Santiago, Chile. Flight
number LA554. Departs Santiago at 17H15, arrives at 22H15
Travel
times are all local times. Flights may change without notice. We do
not endorse any airline. Check with your local travel agent.
Spanish
SUGERENCIAS PARA SU VIAJE
Ante todo, tengan presente
que su destino final debe ser la ciudad de Guayaquil.
Cuando programen sus vuelos, asegúrense que el aeropuerto de
llegada es el Aeropuerto Internacional Simón Bolívar (GYE).
En tanto y en cuanto estemos informados de su vuelo y hora de llegada,
los recogeremos en el aeropuerto y los llevaremos hasta el Salinas Yacht
Club. Por favor tengan presente que el club está a dos horas de
viaje por carro.
Para facilitar su planificación
de viaje, nos permitimos sugerirles las siguientes alternativas de vuelos:
SI UD. VIENE DE EUROPA,
AFRICA, ORIENTE MEDIO
- IBERIA: Diario desde
Madrid. Vuelo número IB6635. Parte de Madrid a las 12H10, llega
a las 19H35.
- LAN ECUADOR: Martes
Jueves Sábados desde Madrid. Vuelo número XL731. Parte de Madrid
a las 10H20, llega a las 15H40.
- KLM: Diario excepto
Martes y Viernes. Vuelo número KL753. Parte de Amsterdam a las 23H25,
llega a las 7H20.
- AMERICAN AIRLINES: Diario
desde Miami. Vuelo número AA933. Parte de Miami at 16H55, llega
a las 21H17.
- LAN ECUADOR: Diario
desde New York. Vuelo número XL539. Parte de New York a las 9H10,
llega a las 15H45.
- CONTINENTAL: : Diario
desde New York. Vuelo número CO887. Parte de New York a las 17H00,
llega a las 0H59.
SI UD. VIENE DE NORTE AMERICA, EL CARIBE,
ASIA, OCEANIA
- CONTINENTAL: Diario
desde Houston. Vuelo número CO818. Parte de Houston a las 16H00,
llega a las 0H05.
- AMERICAN AIRLINES: Diario
desde Miami. Vuelo número AA933. Parte de Miami a las 16H55, llega
a las 21H17.
- LAN ECUADOR: Diario
desde Miami. Vuelo número XL517. Parte de Miami a las 7H45, llega
a las 13H35.
- AERO CONTINENTE: Diario
desde Miami. Vuelo número N6201. Parte de Miami a las 1H00, llega
a las 5H00.
SI UD. VIENE DE OCEANIA
- LAN CHLE: Jueves y Domingos
desde Santiago, Chile. Vuelo número LA556. Parte de Santiago a las
15H50, llega a las 18H55.
- LAN CHILE: Martes, Miércoles
y Sábados desde Santiago, Chile. Vuelo número LA554. Parte de Santiago
a las 17H15, llega a las 22H15
SI
UD. VIENE DE CENTRO AMERICA, EL CARIBE
- CONTINENTAL: Diario
desde Panama. Vuelo número CO887. Parte de Panama a las 22H59, llega
a las 0H59.
- COPA AIRLINES: Diario
excepto Martes desde Panama. Vuelo número CM301. Parte de Panama
a las 19H45, llega a las 21H50.
- LACSA: Diario desde
San Jose, Costa Rica. Vuelo número LR661. Parte de San Jose a las
10H30, llega a las 15H05.
Todas las horas indicadas
son horas locales. Los vuelos pueden cambiar sin previo aviso. No
patrocinamos ninguna aerolínea. Consulte con su agente de viajes local.
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Transportation from Guayaquil to Salinas
Teams participating in the World Championship must contact the Organizers in
order to book the transportation service provided. It has a cost of USD 20 per
person. Supporters arriving together with the delegation are also allowed to
make use of this service.
For those arriving on their own, appart from their team, the radio taxi is
the best option. The drive Guayaquil-Salinas has a cost of around USD 70. Please
contact us in order to help you book this service.
Last but not least, for those craving for adventures and getting to know the
grass roots, here's the ordinary way of getting to Salinas.
Having arrived in Ecuador by plane, you'll need to take a bus which takes you
to Salinas. The airport is not far away from the bus terminal, however, walking
in a 30ºC jammed city with all your luggage is not the best of the experiences.
We recomend you to take a taxi which can cost as much as USD 2.
Once you are at the Bus terminal, look for the two companies with services
to and from Salinas: one is CLP and the other is CICA. The trip lasts two hours
and a half.
General description of the means of transport in Ecuador
The following information has been obtained from www.vivecuador.com
Getting around Ecuador and its cities is pretty easy, however, you should know
some tips for traveling in a fast way.
Urban Buses
You may get anywhere in a big city by just taking a bus. It’s a really
cheap service (USD 0.20) and there are a lot of “only seated” units.
Buses begin to circulate early in the morning (06 a.m.) but they do not stay
in the streets too late (9 p.m.). Even though it’s a popular way of moving
around, it has some negative aspects. Bus drivers, not always respect the bus
stops and sometimes they stop anywhere, which means you will be late. But some
other times they are in a big rush so you should request them to make a full
stop. There are many new buses, and there are another many that aren’t
so new which means comfort is not always guaranteed.
The Trolley and the Ecoway
It’s the most modern and efficient urban transport in the country. Big
articulate buses run through exclusive ways and still bus stops. The service
is cheap (USD 0.20) and it runs along the city from one side to the other. You
can use also the integrated bus service (units that work exclusively for the
trolley and the ecoway). Buses are new and the bus stops are well distributed
in the city. You may be a little bit tight in the rush hours. This service exists
only in Quito from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Taxis
Cabs are also a very popular way to move around in big cities. In a general
way, the service is good, cars are new and drivers are pleased to help tourists.
The cost depends on the taximeter, but an average ride will be between USD 1.50
to USD 2. If you come from or go to the airport, they will charge some extra
money. (Between USD 3 to USD 5). Taxis work 24 hours.
Buses for provinces
The easiest and cheapest way to travel inside Ecuador is in a bus. You may
get anywhere in the Country just by taking one or two buses. Costs may vary
due to distance and the quality of service. There are some express buses which
means that they would not stop in any town until you get to your destination.
Many transport companies have new units, with bathroom, TV and comfortable chairs.
Some even serve some snacks during your travel.
If you want to take one of these buses, you should locate the ground terminals
in each city. There you will find a huge offer of companies for any destination
in the Country.
Some transportation companies have their own ground terminal. Frequency of
the trips are wide and they work 24 hours.
Airplanes
Ecuador has one of the best domestic air transportation system in the region.
Twelve cities have their airports and are served by local air companies. Costs
vary depending in distance and service. The longest flight inside Ecuador may
take 45 minutes, with the exception of the Galapagos Islands which may take
like an hour and a half.
Trains
There is a train system in Ecuador but it is much used as tourist attraction
rather than a transport system. This train was known as one of the hardest in
the whole world because it runs through the Andes between huge cliffs, canyons
and rivers. If you are in a hurry don’t count on it because it is too
old and slow, but is one of the greatest ways to know Ecuador. It’s hard
to know the departure and arriving schedules of the train and you must inform
yourself about which lines are working. In any travel agency will help you in
this adventure over rails.
Boats, motor boats and canoes
There are many places in Ecuador that can only be reached in a boat, by the
sea or by the river. In all these towns or destinies you will find people with
motor boats or canoes which offer transportation. Costs vary depending distance
and the destiny, in some cases, inhabitants will be happy to take you for free
so you can show your gratefulness with a tip. If it has a cost, you may discuss
it with the owner before you get inside the boat.
Source: www.vivecuador.com
