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

The cheapest way to get from Cali to Manta is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 17h 46m.

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 49m and costs $310 - $470.

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 Terminal Terrestre via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Tosagua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.

How far is it from Cali to Manta?

The distance between Cali and Manta is 718 km. The road distance is 1091.6 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 23m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 49m and costs $310 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Tosagua, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 25h 6m.

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 1092 km. It takes approximately 17h 46m to drive from Cali to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 205+ 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 49m
$318–466
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
25h 27m
$55–99
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 23m
$102–157
Drive 1,091.6 km
1. Drive from Cali to Mantacar 1,091.6 km
17h 46m
$62–90
Bus via Tosagua
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 Tosaguabus
4. Take the bus from Tosagua to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus
25h 6m
$60–101
Bus via Popayan Airport (PPN)
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to 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 Mantabus
25h 54m
$74–94

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

27Weekly Planes

8h 4mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 718.4 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Manta Terminal Terrestre via Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, and Tosagua in around 25h 6m.

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