Linea 13

🚌 Línea 13
Operator
Route	Salinas (Fuerte Militar) ↔ Terminal Terrestre Sumpa (Ballenita)
Status	✅ Active
Fare	$0.50, $0.60, $0.70
Frequency	Every 20 minutes
First bus
Last bus
Cities served	Salinas · La Libertad · Ballenita

Línea 13 is an express route on the Santa Elena Peninsula, running directly between the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) in Salinas and the Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa in Ballenita. Unlike Linea 11, which detours through central Santa Elena, Línea 13 stays on the more direct corridor via La Libertad, making it a faster option for riders headed straight to the inter-provincial terminal.

The route operates both directions throughout the day, making it a quick link between Salinas, La Libertad, and Ballenita/Terminal Sumpa.

Quick Facts

🚌 Línea 13 — At a Glance
Fare	$0.50, $0.60 and $0.70 (adults) · (students & seniors get 50% discount)
Frequency	Every 20 minutes
Operating Hours
Travel time	~41 minutes (Salinas → Terminal Sumpa) · ~45 minutes (Terminal Sumpa → Salinas)
Distance	~17.1 km (Salinas → Terminal Sumpa) · ~18.3 km (Terminal Sumpa → Salinas)
How to board	Wait at a parada (bus stop), or wave the bus down on less busy stretches of road
Payment	Pay the driver directly — exact change preferred. Drivers rarely have change for bills over $5.
Tip	Bus frequency drops significantly after 7:00 PM. Plan accordingly.

Direction 1: Salinas → Terminal Sumpa

This direction starts at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) at the western tip of Salinas and travels east through La Libertad before ending at the Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa in Ballenita.

Map: Salinas → Terminal Sumpa

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Stops: Salinas → Terminal Sumpa

#	Referential Stop	Notes
1	Fuerte Militar, Salinas	Origin — Western terminus. Military base gate.
2	Hotel Amira	–
3	Edificio Solana	–
4	Municipio / Parque de Chipipe / Iglesia	Salinas city hall, Chipipe park, and church
5	Cruz Roja Salinas	Red Cross office
6	La Lojanita	–
7	Club de Leones Salinas	–
8	Barrio Bazán / Kalinka	–
9	Hostal Tu Ventura	–
10	Parque Pueblo Nuevo / Hotel Galería	–
11	Mercado Salinas / Parque Sindicato de Sales	Salinas market
12	UE Salinas	School
13	Polideportivo San Lorenzo	Sports complex
14	Golf Country Club Salinas / Hospital de Salinas	Golf club and hospital
15	Municipio Temporal Salinas	Temporary Salinas city hall
16	Charlie's Bakery	–
17	Comisión de Tránsito, Destacamento Salinas	Transit police station
18	Escuela del Pacífico / Netlife / Mini	School and small supermarket
19	Tuti	–
20	Fiscalía de Salinas / UTPL	Attorney General's office
21	Supermaxi	Large supermarket; major landmark
22	Estadio Camilo Gallegos	Salinas football stadium
23	Lai Peluquería	–
24	Puerta del Sol / TV Cable Xtrim	–
25	Telconet	–
26	Ambacar	Car dealership area
27	Colegio Técnico Muey / Titán	School stop
28	Centro de Atención Ciudadana / Clínica Granados	Medical clinic
29	Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy	Shopping mall; major transfer point
30	IESS Centro de Especialidades	Social security medical centre
31	7 Esquinas	Seven-corners junction
32	Gigantes del Pacífico	–
33	Cyber Cocoa	–
34	Tía La Libertad	Supermarket
35	Computron La Libertad	–
36	Banco de Guayaquil / SRI La Libertad	Bank and tax office
37	Parque Central / Gasolinera Centro, La Libertad	–
38	Lubricadora A&M La Libertad	–
39	Maderera Ávila	Timber yard
40	Ferretería Chalén	Hardware store
41	Keramikos	–
42	GRAIMAN	–
43	Refinería, La Libertad	Oil refinery landmark
44	Refinería / Servientrega, La Libertad	Oil refinery and courier office
45	Complejo Deportivo Cdla. Santa María	Sports complex
46	Entrada a Chuyuipe	–
47	Lubricadora Brimar Ballenita	–
48	Caracola Ballenita	–
49	My CIA Minimarket	–
50	Mega Ferrocenter Ballenita	Hardware store
51	Mi Comisariato Ballenita	Supermarket
52	Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa	End of route — Inter-provincial bus terminal, Ballenita. Connections to Guayaquil, Quito, and beyond.

Direction 2: Terminal Sumpa → Salinas

This direction runs the reverse journey, starting from the Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa in Ballenita and ending at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) in Salinas. Note that some stops in La Libertad differ slightly from Direction 1 due to one-way streets — the reverse trip also runs about 4 minutes longer and 1.2 km further.

Map: Terminal Sumpa → Salinas

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Stops: Terminal Sumpa → Salinas

#	Referential Stop	Notes
1	Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa	Origin — Inter-provincial bus terminal, Ballenita.
2	Mi Comisariato Ballenita	Supermarket
3	Mega Ferrocenter Ballenita	Hardware store
4	My CIA Minimarket Ballenita	–
5	Caracola Ballenita	–
6	Lubricadora Brimar Ballenita	–
7	Entrada a Chuyuipe	–
8	Complejo Deportivo Cdla. Santa María	Sports complex
9	Refinería / Servientrega, La Libertad	Oil refinery and courier office
10	Refinería, La Libertad	Oil refinery landmark
11	GRAIMAN	–
12	Keramikos	–
13	Ferretería Chalén	Hardware store
14	Maderera Ávila	Timber yard
15	Avenida 8, La Libertad	–
16	Avenida 6, La Libertad	–
17	Transesmeraldas Agencia, La Libertad	Inter-provincial carrier office
18	Parque Central / Gasolinera Centro, La Libertad	–
19	Banco de Guayaquil / SRI La Libertad	Bank and tax office
20	Computron La Libertad	–
21	Tía La Libertad	Supermarket
22	Iglesia Central, La Libertad	Church
23	UE Santa Teresita / Plaza Cívica Adalberto Montenegro, La Libertad	School and civic plaza
24	UE Luis Celleri Avilés, La Libertad	School
25	Polideportivo, La Libertad	Sports complex
26	Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy	Shopping mall; major transfer point
27	Centro de Atención Ciudadana / Clínica Granados	Medical clinic
28	Colegio Técnico Muey / Titán	School stop
29	Ambacar	Car dealership area
30	Telconet	–
31	Puerta del Sol / TV Cable Xtrim	–
32	Lai Peluquería	–
33	Estadio Camilo Gallegos	Salinas football stadium
34	Supermaxi	Large supermarket; major landmark
35	Fiscalía de Salinas / UTPL	Attorney General's office
36	Tuti	–
37	Escuela del Pacífico / Netlife / Mini	School and small supermarket
38	Comisión de Tránsito, Destacamento Salinas	Transit police station
39	Charlie's Bakery	–
40	Municipio Temporal Salinas	Temporary Salinas city hall
41	Golf Country Club Salinas / Hospital de Salinas	Golf club and hospital
42	Polideportivo San Lorenzo	Sports complex
43	UE Salinas	School
44	Mercado Salinas / Parque Sindicato de Sales	Salinas market
45	Parque Pueblo Nuevo / Hotel Galería	–
46	Hostal Tu Ventura	–
47	Barrio Bazán / Kalinka	–
48	Club de Leones Salinas	–
49	Parque Enríquez Gallo, Salinas	–
50	Cruz Roja Salinas	Red Cross office
51	Municipio / Parque de Chipipe / Iglesia	Salinas city hall, Chipipe park, and church
52	Edificio Solana	–
53	Hotel Amira	–
54	Fuerte Militar, Salinas	End of route — Western terminus. Military base gate.

Key Stops & Landmarks

These are the most useful reference points for newcomers and visitors:

Landmark	Why it matters
Terminal Terrestre Sumpa	Main inter-provincial bus terminal in Ballenita. Catch connections here to Guayaquil, Quito, and other provinces.
Paseo Shopping (La Libertad)	Large mall, easy to spot. Good transfer point.
Supermaxi	Large supermarket, major landmark in Salinas.
Mercado Salinas	Salinas market — high footfall, frequent service.
Fuerte Militar, Salinas	Western terminus. The bus starts and ends here on the Salinas side.

Tips for Riding Línea 13

• Fare: $0.50, $0.60 and $0.70 for adults; students and seniors get 50% discount. Pay the driver when boarding.
• Fastest option to the terminal: If you're headed straight to Terminal Sumpa for an inter-provincial connection, Línea 13 is quicker than Linea 11 since it skips the detour through central Santa Elena.
• Change: Drivers rarely carry change for bills over $5. Bring coins or small bills (25¢, 50¢, $1).
• Boarding: The bus will stop anywhere along the route — just wave it down from the roadside. The landmarks listed on this page are referential guides, not official fixed stops.
• Frequency: A bus roughly every 20 minutes. After 7:00 PM, service becomes less frequent.
• Safety: At night, consider a registered taxi instead.

See Also

• Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula
• Fares and Payment on La Peninsula Public Transportation
• Major Transit Hubs and Stops in La Peninsula
• Linea 7
• Linea 11
• Linea 12