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Bus Quito to Manta: Trip Overview

Bus Quito to Manta: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$19
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:30 PM
Distance164 miles (264 km)
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

Quito to Manta Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Manta from Quito, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:30PM - 11:30PM
Minimum Price$19
Average Ticket Price$19
Minimum Trip Duration1h
Average Bus Trip Duration1h
Distance164 miles (264 km)
Bus Companies on This RoutePanamericana
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Quito - Manta

The bus is the best choice to get to Manta without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Quito to Manta takes about 1h on average, but you can get there in as little as 1h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 165 miles (265 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Quito and Manta is 165 miles (265 km).

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with Panamericana. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Quito to Manta may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Quito to Manta a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Quito to Manta leave from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito and arrive at Trans Esmeraldas. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $19.

You can expect to pay around $19 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $19 and $22, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Quito to Manta! The round-trip travel time is around 2h. So you'll have enough time to visit Manta before returning to Quito in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Quito and Manta!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Quito to Manta, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Quito to Manta.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Quito to Manta.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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