What is the cheapest way to get from Manabí to Cuenca?

The cheapest way to get from Manabí to Cuenca is to bus which costs $17 - $50 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manabí to Cuenca?

The fastest way to get from Manabí to Cuenca is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $170 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Manabí and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Manabí to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Portoviejo and arriving at Cuenca via Jipijapa and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Manabí to Cuenca?

The distance between Manabí and Cuenca is 291 km. The road distance is 361.6 km.

How do I travel from Manabí to Cuenca without a car?

The best way to get from Manabí to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Jipijapa which takes 6h 14m and costs $20 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Manabí to Cuenca?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Manabí to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manabí to Cuenca bus from?

Manabí to Cuenca bus services, operated by Reina del Camino, depart from Portoviejo station.

Bus or fly from Manabí to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Manabí to Cuenca is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $170 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Jipijapa, which costs $20 - $60 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Manabí to Cuenca bus arrive?

Manabí to Cuenca bus services, operated by Reina del Camino, arrive at Jipijapa station.

Can I drive from Manabí to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Manabí to Cuenca is 362 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Manabí to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 461+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Manabí to Cuenca - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manabí to Cuenca 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 Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE)plane MEC - CUE
3h 40m
$171–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portoviejo to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus San Vicente / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus Guayaquil / ...
7h 7m
$17–49
Bus via Jipijapa
1. Take the bus from Portoviejo to Jipijapabus
2. Take the bus from Jipijapa to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus
6h 14m
$21–60
Drive 361.6 km
1. Drive from Portoviejo to Cuencacar 361.6 km
5h 57m
$21–30

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

6Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manabí to Cuenca.

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Distance: 291.3 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Manabí, Ecuador and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portoviejo to Cuenca via Jipijapa and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 6h 14m.

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