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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Manta is to bus via Manta which costs $16 - $22 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machala to Manta is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Machala to Manta. However, there are services departing from Machala and arriving at Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Machala to Manta?

The distance between Machala and Manta is 412 km. The road distance is 371.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Machala to Manta without a car is to bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) which takes 8h 27m and costs $16 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Machala to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Manta bus from?

Machala to Manta bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Machala station.

Bus or fly from Machala to Manta?

The best way to get from Machala to Manta is to bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) which takes 8h 27m and costs $16 - $29. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $410 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Machala to Manta bus arrive?

Machala to Manta bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Machala to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Manta is 371 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Machala to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 209+ hotels available in Manta.

Machala to Manta - 8 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Machala to Manta by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
best
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cariamanga
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus Guayaquil
8h 27m
$17–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Montañitabus Machala
2. Take the bus from Montañita to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus Playas
9h 30m
$16–26
Drive 371.5 km
1. Drive from Machala to Mantacar 371.5 km
5h 18m
$22–31
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)plane GYE - MEC
5h 27m
$248–371
Bus via Manta
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cariamanga
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus Guayaquil
9h 37m
$17–21
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Machala to Villamil terminal Manglaraltocar
2. Take the bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Manglaraltobus
3. Take the bus from Montañita to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus
7h 36m
$21–33
Bus to Cuenca, fly
1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane CUE - MEC
7h 29m
$166–346
Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport
1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane ETR - MEC
12h 59m
$119–407

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

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Distance: 412.2 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Machala to Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, Euroairlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) once daily.

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