There are 6 ways to get from Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil by taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Manta Airport (MEC) to Jipijapataxi
- Take the bus from Jipijapa to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Manta
2h 20m$37–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Manta
3h 15m$7–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manta-MEC to Guayaquil196.1 km
2h 49mDrive 196.1 km
- Drive from Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquilcar 196.1 km
2h 49m$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquiltaxi 196.1 km
2h 49m$110–140Fly
- Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane MEC - GYE
2h 35m$150–240
Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil is to bus which costs $7 - $15 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manta and arriving at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Manta Airport (MEC) and Guayaquil is 194 km. The road distance is 196.1 km.
The best way to get from Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil, including transfers.
Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil bus services, operated by Reina del Camino, depart from Manta station.
The best way to get from Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $15 and takes 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Eloy Alfaro International Airport Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 35m and has one stopover.
Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil bus services, operated by Reina del Camino, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.
What companies run services between Manta Airport (MEC), Ecuador and Guayaquil, Ecuador?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and Copa Airlines fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) twice daily. Alternatively, Reina del Camino operates a bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport via Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport via Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–240
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Phone
- +593 95 889 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Jipijapa to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- viajabus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cooperativa Reina del Camino
Bus from Jipijapa to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Cooperativa Reina del Camino
Bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Cooperativa Reina del Camino
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manta-MEC to Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- $30–140
Cooperativa Taxi Universitaria / Unitaxi /Tecnicentro
- Phone
- +593 5-262-8212
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Manta City
- Phone
- +593 98-485-5555
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxcium S.A.
- Phone
- +593 5-238-0675
Cooperativa Taxi Universitaria / Unitaxi /Tecnicentro
- Phone
- +593 5-262-8212
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Manta City
- Phone
- +593 98-485-5555
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxcium S.A.
- Phone
- +593 5-238-0675
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Manta Airport (MEC) to Guayaquil.
LATAM Chile, Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. offer flights from Eloy Alfaro International Airport Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport Airport.
There are 454+ hotels available in Guayaquil.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manta Airport (MEC) and Guayaquil. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.