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There are 7 ways to get from Machala to Manta by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Machala

    best
    1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilbusMachala
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MantabusGuayaquil
    7h 6m
    $18–34

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilbusCariamanga
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MantabusGuayaquil
    8h 21m
    $17–27

  3. Drive 371.5 km

    1. Drive from Machala to Mantacar371.5 km
    5h 15m
    $22–31

  4. Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)planeGYE - MEC
    5h 16m
    $260–402

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilbusCariamanga
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MantabusGuayaquil
    9h 37m
    $17–21

  6. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Machala to MontañitabusMachala
    2. Take the bus from Montañita to MantabusSta. Elena
    11h 5m
    $18–31

  7. Bus to Cuenca, fly

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus
    2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)planeCUE - MEC
    7h 30m
    $178–278

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Manta, Ecuador?

You can take a vehicle from Machala to Manta via Machala and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 7h 6m.

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