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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Manta is to bus which costs $90 - $170 and takes 2 days 9h.

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 6h 55m and costs $120 - $550.

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 Lima, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Cusco to Manta?

The distance between Cusco and Manta is 1703 km. The road distance is 2658.9 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 Lima which takes 2 days 6h and costs $150 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 CIVA, 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 6h 55m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Lima, which costs $150 - $210 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Cusco to Manta bus arrive?

Cusco to Manta bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Lima station.

Can I drive from Cusco to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Manta is 2659 km. It takes approximately 40h 43m to drive from Cusco to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 209+ hotels available in Manta.

Cusco to Manta - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cusco to Manta by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane CUZ - MEC
6h 55m
$129–534
Bus
cheapest
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 9h
$91–163
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Limabus
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 6h
$151–206
Drive 2,658.9 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Mantacar 2,658.9 km
40h 43m
$400–578
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
$135–187

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

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Distance: 1,703.3 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

LATAM Chile, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and JetSMART 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 Lima, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 2d 6h.

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