Bus Manta to Cuenca from $20 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Manta and Cuenca takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manta to Cuenca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 17m
Duration: 409 km
Distance: $20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Manta
Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus Guayaquil / ...

6h 52m

$14–50

Manta to Cuenca bus times

Buses run hourly between Manta and Cuenca. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Manta is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Cuenca at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 2:35 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 3:45 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 50m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 5:30 PM
7h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

1:30 AM → 8:45 AM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:30 AM → 9:20 AM
6h 50m • 1 change
3:30 AM → 10:30 AM
7h • 1 change
4:30 AM → 11:40 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

1:30 AM → 8:45 AM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:30 AM → 9:20 AM
6h 50m • 1 change
3:30 AM → 10:30 AM
7h • 1 change
4:30 AM → 11:40 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

1:30 AM → 8:45 AM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:30 AM → 9:20 AM
6h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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