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How to get fromSan José to Mantaby bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Manta by bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SJO - MEC
    7h 56m
    $90–394

  2. Bus, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SJO - GYE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    12h 39m
    $413–607

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,373.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Manta, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from San José to Manta. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), then take the taxi to Manta. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), walk to Guayaquil Airport, take the shuttle to Puerto López, walk to Puerto López, then take the bus to Manta Terminal Terrestre.

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