Linea 7

🚌 Línea 7
Operator	Cooperativa de Transporte Peninsular
Route	Salinas (Fuerte Militar) ↔ Chuyuipe (via Santa Elena)
Status	✅ Active
Fare	$0.50, $0.60, $0.70
Frequency	Every 15 minutes
First bus	5:30 AM
Last bus	8:00 PM
Cities served	Salinas · La Libertad · Santa Elena · Ballenita · Chuyuipe

Línea 7 is one of the main public bus routes on the Santa Elena Peninsula. It runs the full length of the peninsula, connecting the western tip at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) in Salinas all the way east to the coastal village of Chuyuipe, passing through La Libertad, Santa Elena, and Ballenita along the way.

The route operates both directions throughout the day, making it the primary link between Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, and the communities further east.

Quick Facts

🚌 Línea 7 — At a Glance
Fare	$0.50, $0.60 and $0.70 (adults) · (students & seniors get 50% discount)
Frequency	Every 15 minutes
Operating Hours	5:30 AM – 8:00 PM (last bus)
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 → Chuyuipe

This direction starts at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) at the western tip of Salinas and travels east through La Libertad, Santa Elena, and Ballenita before ending at Chuyuipe Bus Station.

Map: Salinas → Chuyuipe

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Stops: Salinas → Chuyuipe

#	Referential Stop	Notes
1	Fuerte Militar, Salinas	Origin — Western terminus. Military base gate.
2	Hotel Amira, Salinas	Salinas waterfront area
3	Edificio Solana, Salinas	–
4	Municipio / Parque de Chipipe, Salinas	Salinas city hall and Chipipe park
5	Cruz Roja Salinas	Red Cross office
6	La Lojanita, Salinas	–
7	Mi Comisariato Jr., Salinas	Supermarket stop
8	Rocabar	–
9	Banco Pichincha, Salinas	Bank; reliable ATM stop
10	Parque de Pueblo Nuevo / Hotel Galería, Salinas	–
11	Mercado Salinas / Parque Sindicato de Sales, Salinas	Salinas market
12	Church on the Beach, Salinas	Polideportivo Benjamín Carreón nearby
13	Antigua Toma de Agua, Salinas	Historic water intake landmark
14	Sogale, Salinas	–
15	Colegio Rubíra, Salinas	School stop
16	Puerto Pesquero, Santa Rosa	Fuel station and fishing port
17	Tía, Santa Rosa	Supermarket
18	Parque Central, Santa Rosa	Santa Rosa neighbourhood park
19	Escuela Dolores Cabrera, Santa Rosa	Primary school
20	Escuela del Pacífico, Salinas	School and small supermarket
21	Tuti, Salinas	–
22	Fiscalía, Salinas	Attorney General's office
23	Supermaxi, Salinas	Large supermarket; major landmark
24	Estadio Camilo Gallegos Lara, Salinas	Salinas football stadium
25	Lai Peluquería, Salinas	–
26	Puerta del Sol / Xtrim, Salinas	–
27	Telconet, Salinas	–
28	Ambacar	Car dealership area
29	Colegio Técnico Muey / Titán, Salinas	School stop
30	CAC (Centro de Atención Ciudadana) / Clínica Granados, Salinas	Medical clinic
31	Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy, La Libertad	Shopping mall; major transfer point
32	IESS Centro de Especialidades, Salinas	Social security medical centre
33	7 Esquinas, La Libertad	Seven-corners junction
34	Gigantes del Pacífico	–
35	Cyber Cocoa	–
36	CC. Buenaventura Moreno, La Libertad	–
37	Cooperativa Policía Nacional / IESS Centro Especialidades, La Libertad	–
38	Mercado Central, La Libertad	La Libertad central market
39	Mercado de Mariscos, La Libertad	Seafood market
40	Maderera Ávila, La Libertad	Timber yard
41	Ferretería Chalén, La Libertad	Hardware store
42	Keramikos, La Libertad	–
43	GRAIMAN, La Libertad	–
44	Refinería, La Libertad	Oil refinery landmark
45	CNEL, La Libertad	Electricity company
46	AUTODUNAM, La Libertad	–
47	Gasolinera CLP, La Libertad	Fuel station
48	UPSE, La Libertad	Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
49	Julipos, La Libertad	–
50	Museo Los Amantes de Sumpa, Santa Elena	Archaeological museum area
51	Gasolinera Primax, Santa Elena	Fuel station
52	Terminal CICA, Santa Elena	–
53	Parque Central Santa Elena / Municipio	Santa Elena city hall and main park
54	Mercado La Bahía, Santa Elena	Santa Elena market
55	Colegio (UE) Teodoro Wolf, Santa Elena	School
56	Colegio (UE) Guillermo Ordóñez, Santa Elena	School
57	Terminal Terrestre Sumpa, Ballenita	Inter-provincial bus terminal — connections to Guayaquil, Quito, and beyond
58	Mi Comisariato, Ballenita	Supermarket, Ballenita
59	Iglesia, Ballenita	Ballenita church
60	Malecón / Mirador, Ballenita	Ballenita seafront and viewpoint
61	Lubricadora Brimar, Ballenita	–
62	Chuyuipe Bus Station	End of route

Direction 2: Chuyuipe → Salinas

This direction runs the reverse journey, starting from Chuyuipe Bus Station 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.

Map: Chuyuipe → Salinas

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Stops: Chuyuipe → Salinas

#	Referential Stop	Notes
1	Chuyuipe Bus Station	Origin
2	Lubricadora Brimar, Ballenita	–
3	Malecón / Mirador, Ballenita	Ballenita seafront and viewpoint
4	Iglesia, Ballenita	Ballenita church
5	Mi Comisariato, Ballenita	Supermarket
6	Terminal Terrestre Sumpa, Ballenita	Inter-provincial bus terminal
7	Colegio (UE) Guillermo Ordóñez, Santa Elena	School
8	Colegio (UE) Teodoro Wolf, Santa Elena	School
9	Mercado La Bahía, Santa Elena	Santa Elena market
10	Parque Central Santa Elena / Municipio	Santa Elena city hall and main park
11	Carnisariato Piedra Santa Elena	–
12	Registro de la Propiedad, Santa Elena	Property registry office
13	Gasolinera Primax, Santa Elena	Fuel station
14	Museo Los Amantes de Sumpa, Santa Elena	Archaeological museum area
15	Julipos, La Libertad	–
16	UPSE, La Libertad	Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
17	Gasolinera CLP, La Libertad	Fuel station
18	AUTODUNAM, La Libertad	–
19	CNEL, La Libertad	Electricity company
20	Refinería, La Libertad	Oil refinery landmark
21	GRAIMAN, La Libertad	–
22	Mercado Central, La Libertad	La Libertad central market
23	CC. Buenaventura Moreno, La Libertad	–
24	Iglesia La Nueva Jerusalén	–
25	IESS Centro de Especialidades, Salinas	Social security medical centre
26	Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy, La Libertad	Shopping mall; major transfer point
27	CAC (Centro de Atención Ciudadana) / Clínica Granados, Salinas	Medical clinic
28	Colegio Técnico Muey / Titán, Salinas	School stop
29	Ambacar	Car dealership area
30	Telconet, Salinas	–
31	Puerta del Sol / Xtrim, Salinas	–
32	Lai Peluquería, Salinas	–
33	Estadio Camilo Gallegos Lara, Salinas	Salinas football stadium
34	Supermaxi, Salinas	Large supermarket; major landmark
35	Fiscalía, Salinas	Attorney General's office
36	Tuti, Salinas	–
37	Escuela del Pacífico, Salinas Santa Rosa	School and small supermarket
38	Escuela Dolores Cabrera, Santa Rosa	Primary school
39	Parque Central, Santa Rosa	Santa Rosa neighbourhood park
40	Tía, Santa Rosa	Supermarket
41	Puerto Pesquero, Santa Rosa	Fishing port and police post
42	Colegio Rubíra, Salinas	School stop
43	Sogale, Salinas	Fuel station
44	Antigua Toma de Agua, Salinas	Historic water intake landmark
45	Church on the Beach, Salinas	–
46	Mercado Salinas / Parque Sindicato de Sales, Salinas	Salinas market
47	Parque de Pueblo Nuevo / Hotel Galería, Salinas	–
48	Banco Pichincha, Salinas	Bank; reliable ATM stop
49	Hotel Salinas	–
50	Barrio Bazán / Kalinka, Salinas	–
51	Mi Comisariato Jr., Salinas	Supermarket stop
52	Club de Leones, Salinas	–
53	Parque Enríquez Gallo, Salinas	–
54	Municipio / Parque de Chipipe, Salinas	City hall, Chipipe park, and church
55	Edificio Solana, Salinas	–
56	Hotel Amira, Salinas	–
57	Fuerte Militar, Salinas	End of route — Western terminus

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. Catch connections here to Guayaquil, Quito, and other provinces.
Paseo Shopping (La Libertad)	Large mall, easy to spot. Good transfer point.
UPSE	The main university — a busy, easy-to-identify stop.
Supermaxi Salinas	Large supermarket, major landmark in Salinas.
Mercado La Libertad	La Libertad's central market — high footfall, frequent service.
Fuerte Militar, Salinas	Western terminus. The bus starts and ends here on the Salinas side.
Chuyuipe Bus Station	Eastern terminus.

Tips for Riding Línea 7

• Fare: $0.50, $0.60 and $0.70 for adults; students and seniors get 50% discount. Pay the driver when boarding.
• 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 every 15 minutes. After 7:00 PM, service becomes less frequent.
• Hours: First bus at 5:30 AM, last bus at 8:00 PM.
• Safety: At night, consider a registered taxi instead.
• Transfers: At Terminal Sumpa you can transfer to inter-provincial buses. At Paseo Shopping or Mercado La Libertad, you can connect to other local lines.

See Also

• Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula
• Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)
• Taxis and Taxi Apps
• Buses Along the Ruta del Spondylus
• Fares and Payment on La Peninsula Public Transportation
• Major Transit Hubs and Stops in La Peninsula
• Linea 11
• Linea 12
• Linea 13