What is the cheapest way to get from La Paz to Manta?

The cheapest way to get from La Paz to Manta is to bus via Tumbes which costs $140 - $220 and takes 2 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from La Paz to Manta?

The fastest way to get from La Paz to Manta is to fly which takes 10h 21m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between La Paz and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from La Paz to Manta. However, there are services departing from La Paz and arriving at Manta via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima Paseo de la República, Tumbes and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from La Paz to Manta?

The distance between La Paz and Manta is 2212 km. The road distance is 3129.1 km.

How do I travel from La Paz to Manta without a car?

The best way to get from La Paz to Manta without a car is to bus via Tumbes which takes 2 days 8h and costs $140 - $220.

How long does it take to get from La Paz to Manta?

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from La Paz to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Paz to Manta bus from?

La Paz to Manta bus services, operated by Transporte Internacional Litoral, depart from La Paz station.

Bus or fly from La Paz to Manta?

The best way to get from La Paz to Manta is to fly which takes 10h 21m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Tumbes, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the La Paz to Manta bus arrive?

La Paz to Manta bus services, operated by Transporte Internacional Litoral, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Can I drive from La Paz to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between La Paz to Manta is 3129 km. It takes approximately 43h 16m to drive from La Paz to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 230+ hotels available in Manta.

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

There are 5 ways to get from La Paz 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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)LPB - MEC
10h 21m
$207–682
Bus via Tumbes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
2. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbes
3. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Manta
2d 8h
$149–212
Drive 3,129.1 km
1. Drive from La Paz to Manta3,129.1 km
43h 16m
$178–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Manta
2d 12h
$187–224
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Oltursa Lima Terminal
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Manta
2d 14h
$190–301

La Paz to Manta by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 12hAverage Duration

$187Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,211.6 km
Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Manta, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and Copa Airlines fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz to Manta via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima Paseo de la República, Tumbes, Tumbes, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 2d 8h.

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