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

The cheapest way to get from Manta to Cartagena is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 34h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manta to Cartagena is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $80 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Manta and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Manta to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Manta Terminal Terrestre and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Puerto Francisco de Orellana El Coca Terminal Terrestre, La Dorada, Putumayo, Terminal Salitre and Tunja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 14m.

How far is it from Manta to Cartagena?

The distance between Manta and Cartagena is 1408 km. The road distance is 2142.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Manta to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $160 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Manta to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manta to Cartagena bus from?

Manta to Cartagena bus services, operated by Expreso Baños, depart from Manta Terminal Terrestre station.

Bus or fly from Manta to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Manta to Cartagena is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Bogotá, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 42h 14m.

Where does the Manta to Cartagena bus arrive?

Manta to Cartagena bus services, operated by Expreso Baños, arrive at Loreto station.

Can I drive from Manta to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Manta to Cartagena is 2143 km. It takes approximately 34h 13m to drive from Manta to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3311+ hotels available in Cartagena.

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

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

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Fly to Cartagena
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1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cartagena (CTG)plane MEC - CTG
5h 11m
$84–401
Bus via Bogotá
1. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Loretobus
2. Take the bus from Puerto Francisco de Orellana El Coca Terminal Terrestre to Lago Agríobus
3. Take the bus from La Dorada, Putumayo to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Tunjabus
5. Take the bus from Tunja to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
42h 14m
$140–228
Drive 2,142.8 km
1. Drive from Manta to Cartagenacar 2,142.8 km
34h 13m
$122–176
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane MEC - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
8h 28m
$102–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cúcutabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
2d
$160–224
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa Ceciliabus
3. Take the bus from San Miguel to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de La Doradabus
5. Take the bus from La Dorada to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
2d 14h
$121–190

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,408.5 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Manta, Ecuador and Cartagena, Colombia?

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cartagena (CTG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Loreto, Puerto Francisco de Orellana El Coca Terminal Terrestre, Lago Agrío, La Dorada, Putumayo, Terminal Salitre, and Tunja in around 42h 14m.

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