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! Operator !! Primary Route !! Frequency !! Estimated Fare
! Route Number !! Primary Route !! Frequency !! Estimated Fare
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| '''CLP (Libertad Peninsular)''' || Guayaquil ↔ Salinas || Every 30 mins || $4.00 – $5.00
| '''Linea 7''' || Salinas Military Base to Terminal Terrestre || Every 12 mins || $0.35
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| '''CICA / Costa Azul''' || Guayaquil ↔ La Peninsula || Every 10 mins || $4.00 – $5.00
| '''Linea 10''' || Guayaquil ↔ La Peninsula || Every 10 mins || $4.00 – $5.00
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| '''CITUP''' || La Libertad ↔ [[Montañita]] || Every 20 mins || $2.00
| '''Linea 11''' || Salinas Military Base to Terminal Terrestre || Every 20 mins || $2.00
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| '''Coop. Manglaralto''' || Peninsula ↔ Northern Beaches || Hourly || $2.00 – $4.00
| '''Linea 12''' || Peninsula ↔ Northern Beaches || Hourly || $2.00 – $4.00
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| '''Linea 13''' || Salinas Military Base to Terminal Terrestre || Hourly || $2.00 – $4.00
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=== Taxis and Shared Transport ===
=== Taxis and Shared Transport ===

Revision as of 19:03, 22 March 2026

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Public Transportation in La Peninsula

The Santa Elena Peninsula (La Peninsula) features a highly integrated public transportation network connecting its three main urban centers: Santa Elena, La Libertad, and Salinas. Due to the proximity of these cities, the transport system functions as a single metropolitan web.

Major Transport Hubs

Bus Routes

Local buses are the backbone of daily transit. They are easily identified by their bright colors (green, blue, or yellow).

  • Routing: Most follow the main corridor (Carretera Santa Elena - Salinas).
  • Fare: The standard local fare is approximately 35¢.
  • Boarding: Passengers can hail buses at designated "Paradas" or by waving in less congested areas.
Route Number Primary Route Frequency Estimated Fare
Linea 7 Salinas Military Base to Terminal Terrestre Every 12 mins $0.35
Linea 10 Guayaquil ↔ La Peninsula Every 10 mins $4.00 – $5.00
Linea 11 Salinas Military Base to Terminal Terrestre Every 20 mins $2.00
Linea 12 Peninsula ↔ Northern Beaches Hourly $2.00 – $4.00 Linea 13 Salinas Military Base to Terminal Terrestre Hourly $2.00 – $4.00

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Taxis and Shared Transport

  • Conventional Taxis: Yellow vehicles with orange plates.
    • Fares: Within a single city: $1.50 – $2.50; Inter-city: $3.00 – $6.00.
    • Note: Always negotiate the fare before entering, as taximeters are rarely used.
  • Colectivos (Shared Taxis): White or yellow trucks/cars that follow fixed routes, often used to reach residential sectors for a flat fee of approximately $1.00.
  • Executive Taxis: Dispatched via phone or apps (e.g., Radio Taxi Peninsular) for increased security, especially at night.

Travel Tips for 2026

  • Currency: Drivers rarely have change for bills larger than $5 or $10. Always carry small coins (25¢ and 50¢).
  • Safety: Only use registered taxis with visible registration numbers and cameras (part of the Transporte Seguro program).
  • Operating Hours: Local bus frequency drops significantly after 21:00 (9:00 PM).
  • Infrastructure: The Terminal Sumpa offers modern amenities, including food courts, restrooms, and secure ticketing windows.