Mancora to Guayaquil tickets

About the ride from Mancora to Guayaquil

 

This South American adventure is all about experiencing overland travel while checking out a couple of cool countries. As a bonus, you’ll make plenty of friends along the way. 

If you’ve always wanted to cross the border from Peru to Ecuador, this is where to start.

If you want to know how to get from Mancora to Guayaquil, there are several ways, all of which involve traveling overland. 

The 160° reclining seat but with Cruz del Sur, is the most popular mode of transport for most travelers. It's a very comfortable ride and relatively inexpensive – prices start from $45. In addition, it’s a great way to travel through the night and actually get some sleep rather than tossing and turning in an uncomfortable upright seat. 

It also saves costs on overnight accommodation.

This type of tourist bus has a washroom, a personal television console and a USB charge point. WiFi is available throughout the ride, although it may be patchy in certain areas. There will be snacks and drinks sold on board and service stops for comfort breaks and more food.

Buses are always clean and air-conditioned. You'll also be given a blanket to ensure an extra cozy night's rest.

English-speaking bus staff are friendly and can help out as you cross the border from Peru to Ecuador. It's a fairly straightforward procedure, as you'll read below. 

As an alternative to bus transport from Mancora to Guayaquil, you can opt to take a private hire car or a minivan. Both these options will get you to the border, where you'll either stay with the vehicle or pick up another hire car or minivan once you arrive in Ecuador. It's a six-hour journey in total.

Hire cars usually seat three to four passengers. This level of privacy often works well for families, although it can be an expensive mode of transport. The majority of private cars in Peru and Ecuador are modern and air-conditioned. Drivers will usually speak English.

If you're traveling as part of a small group, it might make sense to take a minivan to Guayaquil from Mancora. But, again, just like the hire car, you can't guarantee you'll cross the border from Ecuador to Peru with the same driver. So you may need to pick up another minivan on the other side.

Minivans in Ecuador and Peru are always air-conditioned and usually have enough space to comfortably seat nine passengers. It's a safe and secure way of traveling and often slightly quicker than taking a large tourist bus. It can also work out less expensive than a private hire car as you share costs with fellow travelers.

This is not a route that's currently serviced by an airline. To take a plane from Mancora to Guayaquil, you'd need to transfer at Talara Airport before going back to Guayaquil by bus. The whole experience would take just over ten hours, so not really worth doing.

 

Border crossing from Peru to Ecuador

Crossing the border from Peru to Ecuador by bus is the easiest and most convenient way to get from Mancora to Guayaquil. Most tourist buses will cross at Aguas Verdes. They drive right through the border controls as you'll already have paid for your visa and shown your passport when you board the bus. 

If you're traveling by private hire car or minivan, you'll need to show your passport and visa documents at the border. This can be a time-consuming exercise. You might also then need to cross the bridge on foot to restart your journey again in a different vehicle. There will be plenty of taxis waiting on the other side if you've not booked a follow-on vehicle with the same company.

What to see when traveling from Mancora to Guayaquil

The Mancora to Guayaquil bus will take you through sandy seaside towns, roadside fruit and veg stalls, and loads of glimpses at the beautiful blues of the South Pacific Ocean. 

Leaving Mancora you'll follow the main Pacific Highway heading north. It's an excellent chance to see areas of Peru that you'd never see if you were traveling by air. However, as soon as the sun goes down, the lights will go out, curtains will be drawn, and you'll continue the journey in the dark.

If you're traveling in daylight hours, you'll obviously have much more time to watch from your window as you travel between service stations and across the border from Peru to Ecuador. It's a good chance to chat with fellow travelers or just try to grab some rest before you arrive.

It's a six to eight-hour overland trip, so you'll have plenty of time to listen to tunes, play some cards or flip through the photos you've taken during your vacation so far. 

If you're traveling from Mancora to Guayaquil by private hire car or minivan, you'll also be taking the Pacific coastal route north. 

However, you'll be more likely to exit the vehicle at border controls to show your visa and passport documents. It’s a straightforward procedure but can be longer if there are lines. You might also get the chance to walk across the border bridge. It's an interesting way to enter Ecuador.

 

How to get from Mancora to Guayaquil 

Taking a bus from Mancora to Guayaquil 

The best way to get from Mancora to Guayaquil is by tourist bus. Reclining seat buses are run by Cruz del Sur and Civa. They're both reputable companies, and buses are kept to the highest standards of safety and cleanliness. There are usually 4 departures each day.

It takes from six to eight hours to make the trip overland. Bus seat prices start from $45. The trip can be made overnight or during the day. 

Border crossings from Peru to Ecuador are the easiest by bus since you’ve already dealt with all that paperwork when you initially boarded the bus. 

 

Taking a private car from Mancora to Guayaquil 

If your budget isn’t tight, the best way to travel from Mancora to Guayaquil is by taking a private hire car or minivan. You shouldn’t have to pay more than US$50.

It’s a relatively expensive alternative to taking the tourist bus. However, you can be assured of much more privacy and convenience. This often appeals to families or groups traveling in South America. 

It takes roughly six hours to complete the journey. However, you will need to factor in the time taken to pass through the Peru/Ecuador border controls. You may also need to pick up a new ride after walking across the border bridge. The company you choose may organize this for you.

The distance from Mancora to Guayaquil is only 254 kilometers (157 miles). Still, it could take a lot longer if the border crossing is busy. Therefore, traveling by bus is definitely the easiest mode of transportation.