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

The cheapest way to get from Manta to Medellín is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 31h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manta to Medellín is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $370 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Manta and Medellín?

No, there is no direct bus from Manta to Medellín. However, there are services departing from Manta and arriving at Terminal del Sur via Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas and Terminal de Transporte Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 22m.

How far is it from Manta to Medellín?

The distance between Manta and Medellín is 1012 km. The road distance is 1518.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Manta to Medellín without a car is to bus via Quito which takes 31h 59m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Manta to Medellín, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manta to Medellín bus from?

Manta to Medellín bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Zaracay, depart from Manta station.

Bus or fly from Manta to Medellín?

The best way to get from Manta to Medellín is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $370 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 31h 22m.

Where does the Manta to Medellín bus arrive?

Manta to Medellín bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Zaracay, arrive at Santo Domingo de los Colorados station.

Can I drive from Manta to Medellín?

Yes, the driving distance between Manta to Medellín is 1518 km. It takes approximately 24h 35m to drive from Manta to Medellín.

Where can I stay near Medellín?

There are 2794+ hotels available in Medellín.

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

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

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Fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
best
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane MEC - MDE
4h 47m
$374–671
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manta to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
31h 22m
$60–112
Drive 1,518.3 km
1. Drive from Manta to Medellíncar 1,518.3 km
24h 35m
$87–125
Fly to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)plane MEC - EOH
9h 37m
$509–1,911
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
31h 59m
$80–151
Bus via Quito #2
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
32h 18m
$82–139

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

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5h 7mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.7 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manta to Terminal del Sur via Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Tulcán, and Terminal de Transporte Ipiales in around 31h 22m.

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