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

The cheapest way to get from Loja to Manta is to bus which costs $13 - $90 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loja to Manta is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $290 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Loja and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Loja to Manta. However, there are services departing from Loja and arriving at Manta via Naranjal and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Loja to Manta?

The distance between Loja and Manta is 591 km. The road distance is 559 km.

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

The best way to get from Loja to Manta without a car is to bus via Naranjal which takes 8h 41m and costs $17 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Loja to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loja to Manta bus from?

Loja to Manta bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Nambija, depart from Loja station.

Bus or fly from Loja to Manta?

The best way to get from Loja to Manta is to bus via Naranjal which takes 8h 41m and costs $17 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $490 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Loja to Manta bus arrive?

Loja to Manta bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Nambija, arrive at Naranjal station.

Can I drive from Loja to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Loja to Manta is 559 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Loja to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 190+ hotels available in Manta.

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

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

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Bus via Naranjal
best
1. Take the bus from Loja to Naranjalbus
2. Take the bus from Naranjal to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus
8h 41m
$18–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Loja to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Loja / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus Guayaquil
13h 45m
$14–88
Drive 559 km
1. Drive from Loja to Mantacar 559 km
8h 33m
$32–46
Bus to Cuenca, fly
1. Take the bus from Loja to Terminal Terrestre de Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane CUE - MEC
8h 1m
$146–369
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
2. Take the bus from Machala to Montañitabus
3. Take the bus from Montañita to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus
15h 46m
$24–39
Fly from Loja
1. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane LOH - MEC
4h 57m
$295–481

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

13Weekly Planes

4h 19mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591.2 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Loja, Ecuador and Manta, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Loja to Manta via Naranjal and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, Euroairlines and LATAM Chile fly from Loja (LOH) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) 3 times a week.

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