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

The cheapest way to get from Manta to Machala is to bus via Manta which costs $15 - $21 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Manta to Machala is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Manta and Machala?

No, there is no direct bus from Manta to Machala. However, there are services departing from Manta and arriving at Machala via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Manta to Machala?

The distance between Manta and Machala is 413 km. The road distance is 369.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Manta to Machala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $16 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Manta to Machala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manta to Machala bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Manta to Machala?

The best way to get from Manta to Machala is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $16 - $28. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Manta to Machala bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manta to Machala?

Yes, the driving distance between Manta to Machala is 369 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Manta to Machala.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 65+ hotels available in Machala.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Manta to Machala by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilManta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MachalaGuayaquil / ...
6h 40m
$16–28
Drive 369.3 km
1. Drive from Manta to Machala369.3 km
5h 19m
$21–31
Fly to Cuenca, bus
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Cuenca (CUE)MEC - CUE
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machala
8h 8m
$177–268
Bus via Manta
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilManta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to MachalaGuayaquil / ...
7h
$16–21
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)MEC - GYE
2. Take the taxi from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Machala
5h 21m
$251–403
Fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)MEC - ETR
6h 38m
$172–592

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

15Weekly Planes

7h 4mAverage Duration

$161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413.4 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Manta to Machala via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Euroairlines, and LATAM Chile fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) 4 times a week.

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