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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Manta is to bus via Tumbes which costs $75 - $160 and takes 47h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Manta is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Manta. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Manta via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Tumbes and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 28m.

How far is it from Cusco to Manta?

The distance between Cusco and Manta is 1703 km. The road distance is 2661.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cusco to Manta without a car is to bus via Tumbes which takes 47h 28m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Cusco to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Manta bus from?

Cusco to Manta bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, depart from Cusco station.

Bus or fly from Cusco to Manta?

The best way to get from Cusco to Manta is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Tumbes, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 47h 28m.

Where does the Cusco to Manta bus arrive?

Cusco to Manta bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Can I drive from Cusco to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Manta is 2662 km. It takes approximately 40h 45m to drive from Cusco to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 221+ hotels available in Manta.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cusco 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 Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane CUZ - MEC
8h 34m
$149–595
Bus via Tumbes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbesbus
3. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus
47h 28m
$75–153
Drive 2,661.7 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Mantacar 2,661.7 km
40h 45m
$400–578
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus
2d 2h
$91–196
Bus via Ayacucho
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Ayacuchobus
2. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Limabus
3. Take the bus from Lima to Tumbesbus
4. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus
2d 10h
$112–273
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus
2d 10h
$151–197

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

11Weekly Planes

10h 31mAverage Duration

$137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,703.3 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Manta, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Manta via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Tumbes, Tumbes, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 47h 28m.

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