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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Manta is to bus via Piura which costs $65 - $100 and takes 34h 15m.

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 36m and costs $250 - $480.

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 Lima Javier Prado and arriving at Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Lima to Manta?

The distance between Lima and Manta is 1304 km. The road distance is 1641.5 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 28h 5m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 Cruz Del Sur International, depart from Lima Javier Prado station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Manta?

The best way to get from Lima to Manta is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $250 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 28h 5m.

Where does the Lima to Manta bus arrive?

Lima to Manta bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Lima to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Manta is 1641 km. It takes approximately 23h 14m to drive from Lima to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 105+ 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)plane LIM - MEC
4h 36m
$251–476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Lima / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus Guayaquil
28h 5m
$56–130
Drive 1,641.5 km
1. Drive from Lima to Mantacar 1,641.5 km
23h 14m
$247–357
Bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
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
32h 15m
$113–138
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Piurabus
2. Take the bus from Piura to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus
34h 15m
$65–100

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

10Weekly Planes

6h 49mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,304.5 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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 Lima Javier Prado to Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 28h 5m.

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