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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane CUE - MEC
    2h 51m
    $138–327

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus Guayaquil
    7h 35m
    $15–48

  3. Drive  383 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Mantacar car 383 km
    5h 48m
    $29–42

  4. Bus via Cuenca

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus Guayaquil
    8h 15m
    $16–24

  5. Bus via Manta

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus Guayaquil
    8h 45m
    $15–41

  6. Bus via Av. Mexico

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus Guayaquil
    9h 42m
    $16–20

Cuenca, Ecuador to Manta by bus

Calendar168Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 7h 35m.

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