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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Manta is to bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte which costs $65 - $100 and takes 33h 14m.

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 8h 53m 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 Lima Paseo de la República and arriving at Manta via Tumbes and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 8m.

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 28h 8m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m 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 Lima Paseo de la República station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Manta?

The best way to get from Lima to Manta is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 28h 8m.

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 1642 km. It takes approximately 23h 10m to drive from Lima to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 192+ hotels available in Manta.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane LIM - MEC
8h 53m
$265–589
Bus #2
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
33h 17m
$53–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus
28h 8m
$76–120
Drive 1,641.6 km
1. Drive from Lima to Mantacar 1,641.6 km
23h 10m
$247–357
Bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus
33h 14m
$65–96

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

18Weekly Planes

7h 41mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,306.6 km
Duration: 8h 53m

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 Lima Paseo de la República to Manta via Tumbes, Tumbes, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 28h 8m.

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