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

The cheapest way to get from Machetá to Manta is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 37h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machetá to Manta is to bus and fly which takes 9h 28m and costs $280 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Machetá and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Machetá to Manta. However, there are services departing from Machetá and arriving at Manta via Terminal Salitre, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 21m.

How far is it from Machetá to Manta?

The distance between Machetá and Manta is 1076 km. The road distance is 1526.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Machetá to Manta without a car is to bus via Quito which takes 38h 21m and costs $85 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Machetá to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machetá to Manta bus from?

Machetá to Manta bus services, operated by Flota La Macarena, depart from Machetá station.

Where does the Machetá to Manta bus arrive?

Machetá to Manta bus services, operated by Flota La Macarena, arrive at Terminal Salitre station.

Can I drive from Machetá to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Machetá to Manta is 1527 km. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Machetá to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 232+ hotels available in Manta.

Machetá to Manta - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Machetá to Manta by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Machetá to Terminal Salitre
2. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)BOG - MEC
9h 28m
$283–498
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cruce Sesquilé to Terminal Salitre
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Tulcán to Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas
4. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Manta
37h 36m
$63–97
Drive 1,526.9 km
1. Drive from Machetá to Manta1,526.9 km
23h 47m
$87–126
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Machetá to Terminal Salitre
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Manta
38h 21m
$85–120
Bus via Quito #2
1. Take the bus from Machetá to Terminal Salitre
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Manta
39h 14m
$86–128
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Machetá to Terminal Salitre
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transporte Cali
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
4. Take the bus from Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelén
5. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Manta Terminal Terrestre
41h 21m
$63–102

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

25Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,076.1 km
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Machetá, Colombia and Manta, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Machetá to Manta via Cruce Sesquilé, Terminal Salitre, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Tulcán, and Santo Domingo de los Colorados in around 37h 36m.

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