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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Manta is to bus via Lima Plaza Norte which costs $50 - $110 and takes 34h 27m.

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 7h 2m and costs $260 - $600.

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 Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

How far is it from Lima to Manta?

The distance between Lima and Manta is 1307 km. The road distance is 1641.6 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 which takes 31h 5m and costs $110 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 Lineas de Los Andes, 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 7h 2m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 31h 5m.

Where does the Lima to Manta bus arrive?

Lima to Manta bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Lima to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Manta is 1642 km. It takes approximately 23h 12m to drive from Lima to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 209+ hotels available in Manta.

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

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Fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane LIM - MEC
7h 2m
$265–579
Bus via Lima Plaza Norte
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Lima
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus Guayaquil
34h 27m
$53–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Lima-Cucuta / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus Guayaquil
31h 5m
$113–145
Drive 1,641.6 km
1. Drive from Lima to Mantacar 1,641.6 km
23h 12m
$247–357
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane LIM - GYE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle
3. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus
11h 36m
$358–659

Lima to Manta by bus

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31h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,306.6 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 31h 5m.

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