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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mantaby plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Manta by plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane LAX - MEC
    15h 48m
    $437–875

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SAN - MEC
    16h 54m
    $270–943

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane ONT - MEC
    19h 17m
    $293–989

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane BUR - MEC
    21h 10m
    $276–971

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane LAX - GYE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    19h 9m
    $540–968

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration15h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,554.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Manta, Ecuador?

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) once daily.

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