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There are 5 ways to get from Cuenca to Manta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane CUE - MEC
    2h 41m
    $138–327

  2. Bus via Manta

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus Guayaquil
    8h 45m
    $15–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus Guayaquil
    7h 20m
    $16–24

  4. Drive  381.8 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Mantacar car 381.8 km
    5h 47m
    $29–42

  5. Bus via Manta #2

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Cuenca
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus Guayaquil
    8h 55m
    $16–20

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Manta via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 7h 20m.

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