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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Manta is to bus via Manta which costs $15 - $45 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Manta is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $170 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Manta. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Manta?

The distance between Cuenca and Manta is 291 km. The road distance is 381.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Manta without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $16 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Cuenca to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Manta bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Manta?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Manta is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Cuenca to Manta bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cuenca to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Manta is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Cuenca to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 239+ hotels available in Manta.

Cuenca to Manta - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cuenca to Manta by plane, bus, 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 Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)CUE - MEC
3h 20m
$175–268
Bus via Manta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilCuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MantaGuayaquil
8h 45m
$15–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilCuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MantaGuayaquil
7h 14m
$16–23
Drive 381.8 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Manta381.8 km
5h 45m
$22–32

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

7Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.3 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 7h 14m.

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