Labuhanbajo-Ruteng (126 km) 4 hrs
Ruteng-Bajawa (130 km) 4 hrs
Bajawa-Ende (126 km) 4 hrs
Ende-Moni (Keli Mutu) (52 km) 1,5 hrs
Moni-Maumere (96 km) 3 hrs
Maumere-Larantuka (137 km) 4 hrs
Transport
Public buses-cheap, reliable, and crowded-shuttle continuously back and forth along the highway. Most of the buses run during the day, although there area a few night expresses. No single bus makes the entire run; usually they are based in one district capital and just run to the next and back.
Chartering your own vehicle costs $40-60/day but allows you plenty of flexibility-essential for birding! Side-trips depend on the type of vehicle and the state of the roads. Check the state of the vehicle very carefully; many bemos are not fit for the out-of-town roads, nor are all the drivers competent. Remember that map distances often have little relevance to travel time.