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How to get fromManta Airport (MEC) to Cuencaby plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manta Airport (MEC) to Cuenca by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane MEC - CUE
    3h 20m
    $150–300

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Manta
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus Guayaquil / ...
    7h 1m
    $14–50

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Manta Airport (MEC) to Jipijapataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jipijapa to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus
    6h 7m
    $44–87

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manta-MEC to Cuencarideshare rideshare 381.8 km
    5h 50m

  5. Drive 381.8 km

    1. Drive from Manta Airport (MEC) to Cuencacar car 381.8 km
    5h 50m
    $22–32

  6. Bus via Cuenca

    1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Manta
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus Guayaquil
    7h 55m
    $15–28

Manta Airport (MEC) to Cuenca by bus

Calendar147Weekly Buses
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Manta Airport (MEC), Ecuador and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manta to Cuenca via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 7h 1m.

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