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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta is to bus via Manta which costs $15 - $45 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $160 - $330.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta?

The distance between Cuenca, Ecuador and Manta is 292 km. The road distance is 383 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $15 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta?

The best way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $160 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $50 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 208+ hotels available in Manta.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta 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
2h 48m
$165–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus Guayaquil
7h 35m
$15–48
Drive 383 km
1. Drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Mantacar 383 km
5h 48m
$22–32
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 Mantabus Guayaquil
8h 15m
$16–24
Bus via Manta
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus Guayaquil
8h 45m
$15–41
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 Mantabus Guayaquil
9h 42m
$16–20

Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta by bus

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Distance: 292 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Manta, 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 Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 7h 35m.

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