What is the cheapest way to get from Barranquilla to Manta?

The cheapest way to get from Barranquilla to Manta is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 34h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barranquilla to Manta?

The fastest way to get from Barranquilla to Manta is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $100 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Barranquilla and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Barranquilla to Manta. However, there are services departing from Portal de Soledad and arriving at Manta Terminal Terrestre via Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, Cúcuta, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Tosagua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 30m.

How far is it from Barranquilla to Manta?

The distance between Barranquilla and Manta is 1481 km. The road distance is 2191.5 km.

How do I travel from Barranquilla to Manta without a car?

The best way to get from Barranquilla to Manta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 45h 4m and costs $840 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Manta?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Barranquilla to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barranquilla to Manta bus from?

Barranquilla to Manta bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla station.

Bus or fly from Barranquilla to Manta?

The best way to get from Barranquilla to Manta is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $250 and takes 46h 30m.

Where does the Barranquilla to Manta bus arrive?

Barranquilla to Manta bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal Cúcuta station.

Can I drive from Barranquilla to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Barranquilla to Manta is 2191 km. It takes approximately 34h 47m to drive from Barranquilla to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 209+ hotels available in Manta.

Barranquilla to Manta - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barranquilla to Manta by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane BAQ - MEC
6h 55m
$109–492
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
45h 4m
$843–892
Drive 2,191.5 km
1. Drive from Barranquilla to Mantacar 2,191.5 km
34h 47m
$125–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Cúcutabus
2. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tosaguabus
4. Take the bus from Tosagua to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus
46h 30m
$180–245
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
2d 3h
$131–200

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

33Weekly Planes

9h 9mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,481.2 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Barranquilla, Colombia and Manta, Ecuador?

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portal de Soledad to Manta Terminal Terrestre via Terminal de Transportes, Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, Terminal Cúcuta, Cúcuta, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, and Tosagua in around 46h 30m.

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