How to Travel from
Ambato to Machala
by Plane, Bus or Car
Schedule
Ambato, Ecuador → Machala, Ecuador
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ambato to Machala
Composite routes from Ambato to Machala
Cheapest
5 h 27 min
Car
351 km.
from $19
Route Navigator Ambato - Machala
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Continue onto Galapagos
Galapagos, 323 м
323 м
Turn right onto Genovesa
Genovesa, 157 м
157 м
Turn left onto Avenida Bolivariana
Avenida Bolivariana, 183 м
183 м
Keep right
51 м
51 м
Turn right onto Isidro Viteri
Isidro Viteri, 1 km 110 м
1 km 110 м
Turn left onto Avenida los Chasquis
Avenida los Chasquis, 120 м
120 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida los Chasquis
Avenida los Chasquis, 2 km 130 м
2 km 130 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ruben Uquillas
Ruben Uquillas, 1 km 162 м
1 km 162 м
Keep right onto Avenida Luis Anibal Granja
Avenida Luis Anibal Granja, 1 km 927 м
1 km 927 м
Turn left onto Avenida Atahualpa
Avenida Atahualpa, 25 km 272 м
25 km 272 м
Turn right
1 km 155 м
1 km 155 м
Turn left
18 km 29 м
18 km 29 м
Turn left
2 km 865 м
2 km 865 м
Turn left onto E492
394 м
394 м
Turn right onto Calle 2
Calle 2, 277 м
277 м
Continue onto Calle 2
Calle 2, 194 м
194 м
Turn left onto Sucre
Sucre, 98 м
98 м
Turn right onto Flores
Flores, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Panamericana Sur
Panamericana Sur, 6 km 589 м
6 km 589 м
Keep left onto 2 de Agosto
2 de Agosto, 1 km 329 м
1 km 329 м
Keep right onto Riobamba
Riobamba, 185 м
185 м
Turn right onto Avenida Unidad Nacional
Avenida Unidad Nacional, 71 м
71 м
Turn sharp left onto Avenida Unidad Nacional
Avenida Unidad Nacional, 11 м
11 м
Turn right onto 2 de Agosto
2 de Agosto, 4 km 373 м
4 km 373 м
Turn sharp left
183 м
183 м
Turn right
1 km 105 м
1 km 105 м
Keep left
3 km 145 м
3 km 145 м
Turn sharp right onto Balbanera - Pallatanga - Cumandá
Balbanera - Pallatanga - Cumandá, 96 km 876 м
96 km 876 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Los Puentes
Avenida Los Puentes, 33 km 682 м
33 km 682 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Paso Lateral de El Triunfo
Paso Lateral de El Triunfo, 4 km 114 м
4 km 114 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Antigua Vía Cuenca - Guayaquil
Antigua Vía Cuenca - Guayaquil, 1 km 960 м
1 km 960 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Paso Lateral Manuel J. Calle
Paso Lateral Manuel J. Calle, 2 km 660 м
2 km 660 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Vía -Manuel J Calle - La Troncal
Vía -Manuel J Calle - La Troncal, 7 km 565 м
7 km 565 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Paso Lateral de La Troncal
Paso Lateral de La Troncal, 3 km 400 м
3 km 400 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenida Alfonso Andrade
Avenida Alfonso Andrade, 25 km 126 м
25 km 126 м
Keep left onto Vía Puerto Inca - La Troncal
Vía Puerto Inca - La Troncal, 265 м
265 м
Turn slight left onto Troncal de la Costa
Troncal de la Costa, 95 km 444 м
95 km 444 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
7 km 370 м
7 km 370 м
Turn right onto Avenida La Ferroviaria
Avenida La Ferroviaria, 5 km 488 м
5 km 488 м
Turn slight left onto Loja
Loja, 2 km 46 м
2 km 46 м
Turn left onto Ayacucho
Ayacucho, 100 м
100 м
Turn left onto Avenida Rocafuerte
Avenida Rocafuerte, 70 м
70 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Found: 13
EU
Euroairlines
TA
Transportes Azuay
Website
CD
Cooperativa De Transportes Salcedo
Website
CD
Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial San Miguel
Website
CD
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
BC
BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
Website
CD
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
CE
Cita Express
Website
CD
Cooperativa De Transporte Union Yantzaza
Website
SI
Sistema Integrado de Transporte de Quito
Website
QA
Quito Alcaldía (Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Quito)
Website
CP
Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial
Website
PS
Pullman Sucre Internacional
Website
EU
Euroairlines
47 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$108.70–$510.87
CD
Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial San Miguel
1h 30m
Hourly
+593 95 877 5117
+593 95 877 5117
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ambato to Machala?
The cheapest way to get from Ambato to Machala is to bus which costs $10.87 - $22.83 and takes 6h 48m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ambato to Machala?
The fastest way to get from Ambato to Machala is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $19.57 - $29.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Ambato and Machala?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ambato and arriving at Machala. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 48m.
How far is it from Ambato to Machala?
The distance between Ambato and Machala is 486 km. The road distance is 364.1 km.
How do I travel from Ambato to Machala without a car?
The best way to get from Ambato to Machala without a car is to bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE) which takes 6h 35m and costs $16.30 - $29.35 .
How long does it take to get from Ambato to Machala?
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Ambato to Machala, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ambato to Machala bus from?
Ambato to Machala bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Ambato station.
Where does the Ambato to Machala bus arrive?
Ambato to Machala bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Cuenca station.
Can I drive from Ambato to Machala?
Yes, the driving distance between Ambato to Machala is 364 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Ambato to Machala.
Where can I stay near Machala?
There are 68+ hotels available in Machala. Prices start at $30.71 per night.
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