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

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to Manta is to bus which costs $45 - $55 and takes 22h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Popayán to Manta is to fly which takes 9h 56m and costs $300 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Popayán and Manta?

No, there is no direct bus from Popayán to Manta. However, there are services departing from Terminal Popayán and arriving at Manta via Tulcán and Santo Domingo de los Colorados. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.

How far is it from Popayán to Manta?

The distance between Popayán and Manta is 595 km. The road distance is 957.5 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Popayán to Manta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Popayán to Manta bus from?

Popayán to Manta bus services, operated by Cootranar, depart from Terminal Popayán station.

Bus or fly from Popayán to Manta?

The best way to get from Popayán to Manta is to fly which takes 9h 56m and costs $300 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 19h 44m.

Where does the Popayán to Manta bus arrive?

Popayán to Manta bus services, operated by Cootranar, arrive at Terminal Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Popayán to Manta?

Yes, the driving distance between Popayán to Manta is 957 km. It takes approximately 15h 29m to drive from Popayán to Manta.

Where can I stay near Manta?

There are 194+ hotels available in Manta.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane PPN - MEC
9h 56m
$307–1,163
Bus via Quito
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
22h 28m
$41–63
Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilasbus
3. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Mantabus
19h 44m
$45–55
Drive 957.5 km
1. Drive from Popayán to Mantacar 957.5 km
15h 29m
$114–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Mantabus Tulcán
22h 16m
$46–51
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Mocoabus
2. Take the bus from Mocoa to La Hormigabus
3. Drive from La Hormiga to Lago Agríocar
4. Take the bus from Lago Agrío to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
29h 11m
$58–83

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

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11h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 595.4 km
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Popayán, Colombia and Manta, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Easyfly fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Popayán to Manta via Terminal Ipiales, Tulcán, and Santo Domingo de los Colorados in around 19h 44m.

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