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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Manta is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $80 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Manta. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Manta via Terminal Salitre, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Cartagena to Manta?

The distance between Cartagena and Manta is 1406 km. The road distance is 2134.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartagena to Manta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 41h 46m and costs $830 - $880.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Cartagena to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Manta bus from?

Cartagena to Manta bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Bus or fly from Cartagena to Manta?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Manta is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $80 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Cartagena to Manta bus arrive?

Cartagena to Manta bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal Salitre station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Manta is 2135 km. It takes approximately 34h to drive from Cartagena to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 206+ hotels available in Manta.

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

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

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Fly from Cartagena
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1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane CTG - MEC
7h 52m
$80–345
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena 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
41h 46m
$834–871
Drive 2,134.6 km
1. Drive from Cartagena to Mantacar 2,134.6 km
34h
$121–175
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane BAQ - MEC
10h 54m
$120–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Salitrebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
2d 11h
$145–234

Cartagena (CTG) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

23Weekly Planes

8h 20mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,406.4 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Manta via Terminal Salitre, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe in around 2d 11h.

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