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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane LIM - MEC
    8h 53m
    $264–562

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus Guayaquil
    33h 17m
    $54–113

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus
    28h 8m
    $77–121

  4. Drive  1,641.6 km

    1. Drive from Lima to Mantacar car 1,641.6 km
    23h 10m
    $252–363

  5. Bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Mantabus bus
    33h 14m
    $66–97

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,306.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Manta, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Manta via Tumbes, Tumbes, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 28h 8m.

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