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

The cheapest way to get from Manta to Loja is to bus which costs $18 - $27 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manta to Loja is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $270 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Manta and Loja?

No, there is no direct bus from Manta to Loja. However, there are services departing from Manta and arriving at Loja via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Catamayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Manta to Loja?

The distance between Manta and Loja is 588 km. The road distance is 557.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Manta to Loja without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 24m and costs $50 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Manta to Loja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manta to Loja bus from?

Manta to Loja bus services, operated by Reina del Camino, depart from Manta station.

Bus or fly from Manta to Loja?

The best way to get from Manta to Loja is to bus which takes 9h 53m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $370 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Manta to Loja bus arrive?

Manta to Loja bus services, operated by Reina del Camino, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Manta to Loja?

Yes, the driving distance between Manta to Loja is 557 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Manta to Loja.

Where can I stay near Loja?

There are 118+ hotels available in Loja.

Manta to Loja - 7 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

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

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Zaruma
3. Take the taxi from Zaruma to Loja
9h 24m
$50–70
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilManta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to LojaGuayaquil / ...
13h 5m
$18–27
Drive 557.4 km
1. Drive from Manta to Loja557.4 km
8h 35m
$32–46
Fly to Cuenca, bus
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE)MEC - CUE
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Loja
7h 44m
$178–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilManta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to CatamayoGuayaquil / ...
9h 53m
$26–41
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Loja
12h 8m
$21–53
Fly to Loja
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Loja (LOH)MEC - LOH
4h 37m
$277–362

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

6Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 588.3 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Manta to Loja via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Catamayo in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Go2Sky, and Euroairlines fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Loja (LOH) once daily.

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