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

The cheapest way to get from Cali to Manta is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 24h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cali to Manta is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $270 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cali and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Cali to Manta. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte Cali and arriving at Manta via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 57m.

How far is it from Cali to Manta?

The distance between Cali and Manta is 718 km. The road distance is 1096.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cali to Manta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 24h 46m and costs $100 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cali to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cali to Manta bus from?

Cali to Manta bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Bus or fly from Cali to Manta?

The best way to get from Cali to Manta is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 24h 57m.

Where does the Cali to Manta bus arrive?

Cali to Manta bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Cali to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cali to Manta is 1096 km. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Cali to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 221+ hotels available in Manta.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane CLO - MEC
5h 54m
$278–505
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
24h 57m
$55–84
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to 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
24h 46m
$100–146
Drive 1,096.3 km
1. Drive from Cali to Mantacar 1,096.3 km
18h 2m
$63–90
Bus via Manta
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
25h 50m
$56–92
Bus via Popayan Airport (PPN)
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rocafuertebus
26h 34m
$74–112

Cali (CLO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

23Weekly Planes

7h 34mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 718.4 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Cali (CLO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Manta via Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe in around 24h 57m.

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