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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Manta is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 19h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Manta is to car and fly and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $210 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Manta. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Manta via Rumichaca, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales and Terminal Salitre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 54m.

How far is it from Quito to Manta?

The distance between Quito and Manta is 878 km. The road distance is 1201.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Manta without a car is to bus which takes 29h 54m and costs $85 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Quito to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Manta bus from?

Quito to Manta bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Manta bus arrive?

Quito to Manta bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Rumichaca station.

Can I drive from Quito to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Manta is 1201 km. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from Quito to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 90+ hotels available in Manta.

Quito to Manta - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Quito to Manta by car, plane, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to El Dorado International Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)plane UIO - BOG
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Mantabus
7h 59m
$214–387
Drive 1,201.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito to Mantacar 1,201.2 km
19h 38m
$69–99
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to El Dorado de Cascalesbus
2. Drive from El Dorado de Cascales to La Dorada, Putumayocar
3. Take the bus from La Dorada, Putumayo to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Mantabus
26h 45m
$73–109
Bus to Ipiales, fly to El Dorado International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)plane IPI - BOG
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Mantabus
9h 34m
$190–481
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Villavicencio, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Villavicencio (VVC)plane UIO - VVC
3. Take the taxi from Villavicencio (VVC) to Mantataxi
9h 27m
$255–820
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitrebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Mantabus
29h 54m
$88–132
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Mantabus
31h 29m
$89–142

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) flights

69Weekly Planes

2h 34mAverage Duration

$181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 878 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Manta via Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, and Terminal Salitre in around 29h 54m.

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