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

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to Manta is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 15h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Popayán to Manta is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $300 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Popayán and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Popayán to Manta. However, there are services departing from Terminal Popayán and arriving at Manta Terminal Terrestre via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Tosagua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.

How far is it from Popayán to Manta?

The distance between Popayán and Manta is 595 km. The road distance is 957.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Popayán to Manta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 23m and costs $110 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Popayán to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Popayán to Manta bus from?

Popayán to Manta bus services, operated by Cootranar, depart from Terminal Popayán station.

Bus or fly from Popayán to Manta?

The best way to get from Popayán to Manta is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $300 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Tosagua, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 21h 6m.

Where does the Popayán to Manta bus arrive?

Popayán to Manta bus services, operated by Cootranar, arrive at Terminal Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Popayán to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Popayán to Manta is 957 km. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Popayán to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 209+ hotels available in Manta.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane PPN - MEC
8h 36m
$306–1,181
Drive 957.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Popayán to Mantacar 957.4 km
15h 28m
$55–79
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Augustotaxi
4. Take the bus from San Augusto to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
5. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus
20h 23m
$114–144
Bus via Tosagua
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tosaguabus
4. Take the bus from Tosagua to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus
21h 6m
$72–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
21h 27m
$67–86
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
21h 39m
$69–81

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

16Weekly Planes

11h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 595.4 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Easyfly fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Popayán to Manta Terminal Terrestre via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, and Tosagua in around 21h 6m.

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