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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Manta is to bus via Tumbes which costs $50 - $110 and takes 26h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Manta is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $270 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Manta. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and arriving at Manta via Tumbes and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.

How far is it from Lima to Manta?

The distance between Lima and Manta is 1304 km. The road distance is 1641.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Manta without a car is to bus via Tumbes which takes 26h 50m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Lima to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Manta bus from?

Lima to Manta bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Manta?

The best way to get from Lima to Manta is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $270 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Tumbes, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 26h 50m.

Where does the Lima to Manta bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lima to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Manta is 1641 km. It takes approximately 23h 8m to drive from Lima to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 239+ hotels available in Manta.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lima 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 Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)LIM - MEC
4h 55m
$273–418
Bus via Tumbes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbes
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Manta
26h 50m
$50–108
Drive 1,641.3 km
1. Drive from Lima to Manta1,641.3 km
23h 8m
$247–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilLima / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MantaGuayaquil
27h 59m
$56–130
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilLima-Cucuta / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MantaGuayaquil
32h 15m
$113–138

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 34mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,304.5 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

LATAM Chile, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Manta via Tumbes, Tumbes, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 26h 50m.

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