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 23m and costs $310 - $420.

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 589 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 25m and costs $70 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m 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 $310 - $420 and takes 4h 23m.

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 37m to drive from Manta to Loja.

Where can I stay near Loja?

There are 109+ 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 Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Zarumabus
3. Take the taxi from Zaruma to Lojataxi
9h 25m
$70–96
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Manta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lojabus Guayaquil / ...
13h 5m
$18–27
Drive 557.4 km
1. Drive from Manta to Lojacar 557.4 km
8h 37m
$32–46
Fly to Cuenca, bus
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE)plane MEC - CUE
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Lojabus
7h 55m
$176–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Manta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Catamayobus Guayaquil / ...
9h 53m
$26–42
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus
3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Lojabus
12h 17m
$21–53
Fly to Loja
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Loja (LOH)plane MEC - LOH
4h 23m
$315–420

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

7Weekly Planes

4h 38mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 588.7 km
Duration: 9h 25m

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, LATAM Chile, Euroairlines, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Loja (LOH) twice a week.

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