What is the cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Manabí?

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Manabí is to bus which costs $19 - $25 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cuenca to Manabí?

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Manabí is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $160 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Manabí?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Manabí. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Portoviejo via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Jipijapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Manabí?

The distance between Cuenca and Manabí is 291 km. The road distance is 361.3 km.

How do I travel from Cuenca to Manabí without a car?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Manabí without a car is to bus via Jipijapa which takes 7h 39m and costs $28 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Manabí?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Cuenca to Manabí, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Manabí bus from?

Cuenca to Manabí bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Manabí?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Manabí is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $160 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Jipijapa, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Cuenca to Manabí bus arrive?

Cuenca to Manabí bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Manabí?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Manabí is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Cuenca to Manabí.

Where can I stay near Manabí?

There are 40+ hotels available in Manabí.

Cuenca to Manabí - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca to Manabí by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane CUE - MEC
2h 57m
$162–326
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Portoviejobus Guayaquil
8h
$18–48
Bus via Jipijapa
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Jipijapabus
3. Take the bus from Jipijapa to Portoviejobus
7h 39m
$28–36
Drive 361.3 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Portoviejocar 361.3 km
6h
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Portoviejobus Guayaquil
7h 45m
$19–24
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Portoviejobus Guayaquil
8h 10m
$19–27

Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 45mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.3 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Manabí, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Portoviejo via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Jipijapa in around 7h 39m.

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