What is the cheapest way to get from Manizales to Atacames?

The cheapest way to get from Manizales to Atacames is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 27h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manizales to Atacames?

The fastest way to get from Manizales to Atacames is to bus and fly and drive which takes 10h 18m and costs $140 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Manizales and Atacames?

No, there is no direct bus from Manizales to Atacames. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales and arriving at Atacames via Terminal de Transporte Cali, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

How far is it from Manizales to Atacames?

The distance between Manizales and Atacames is 766 km. The road distance is 1063.3 km.

How do I travel from Manizales to Atacames without a car?

The best way to get from Manizales to Atacames without a car is to bus via Quito which takes 29h 50m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Manizales to Atacames?

It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Manizales to Atacames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manizales to Atacames bus from?

Manizales to Atacames bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales station.

Where does the Manizales to Atacames bus arrive?

Manizales to Atacames bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Manizales to Atacames?

Yes, the driving distance between Manizales to Atacames is 1063 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Manizales to Atacames.

Where can I stay near Atacames?

There are 43+ hotels available in Atacames.

Manizales to Atacames - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Manizales to Atacames by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Manizales to La Florida Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Manizales (MZL) to La Florida Airport (TCO)plane MZL - TCO
2. Drive from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Atacamescar
10h 56m
$160–979
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Tulcán to Atacamesbus
27h 46m
$44–82
Bus via Buga
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Bugabus
2. Take the bus from Buga to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
4. Take the bus from Tulcán to Atacamesbus
27h 23m
$45–87
Drive 1,063.3 km
1. Drive from Manizales to Atacamescar 1,063.3 km
18h 23m
$61–88
Bus, bus to Cali, fly to La Florida Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Bugabus
2. Take the bus from Buga to Cali Airportbus
3. Fly from Cali (CLO) to La Florida Airport (TCO)plane CLO - TCO
4. Drive from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Atacamescar
10h 18m
$140–464
Fly Manizales to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus
1. Fly from Manizales (MZL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane MZL - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
3. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus
11h 43m
$358–460
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Atacamesbus
29h 50m
$74–120

Manizales (MZL) to La Florida Airport (TCO) flights

17Weekly Planes

10h 44mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manizales to Atacames.

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Distance: 765.6 km
Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Manizales, Colombia and Atacames, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Atacames via Buga, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Ipiales, and Tulcán in around 27h 23m.

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