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How to get fromEsmeraldas to Montañitaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Esmeraldas to Montañita by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Mantabus bus Manta
    2. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus Playas
    7h 48m
    $22–26

  2. Drive 484 km

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to Montañitacar car 484 km
    7h 26m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Quininde - Rosa Zarate to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane UIO - MEC
    4. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    8h 43m
    $83–211

  4. Bus via Plan Piloto

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to La Concordiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Concordia to Mantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    9h 13m
    $22–28

  5. Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Guayaquil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Montañitabus bus Guayaquil
    11h 22m
    $22–35

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 502.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Esmeraldas, Ecuador and Montañita, Provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Esmeraldas to Montañita via Manta and Manta Terminal Terrestre in around 7h 48m.

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