What is the cheapest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí?

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí is to bus via Cuenca which costs $19 - $25 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí?

The fastest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca, Ecuador and Manabí?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Portoviejo via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí?

The distance between Cuenca, Ecuador and Manabí is 292 km. The road distance is 362.4 km.

How do I travel from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí without a car?

The best way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $18 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí bus from?

Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí bus services, operated by Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí?

The best way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 8h.

Where does the Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí bus arrive?

Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí bus services, operated by Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí is 362 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí.

Where can I stay near Manabí?

There are 39+ hotels available in Manabí.

Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manabí by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane CUE - MEC
4h 15m
$160–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Portoviejobus Guayaquil
8h
$18–49
Drive 362.4 km
1. Drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Portoviejocar 362.4 km
5h 58m
$21–30
Bus via Jipijapa
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Jipijapabus
3. Take the bus from Jipijapa to Portoviejobus
8h 34m
$28–36
Bus via Cuenca
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Portoviejobus Guayaquil
8h 40m
$19–24
Bus via Av. Mexico
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Portoviejobus Guayaquil
8h 57m
$19–27

Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 38mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Manabí, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Portoviejo via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 8h.

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