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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cotacachi to Ambato

Composite routes from Cotacachi to Ambato

Cheapest
3 h 16 min
Car
242 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49

Flota Pelileo

Phone:
+593 3-287-1787
Email:
Website:
flotapelileo.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.32–$7.59

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.30–$6.33

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes

Phone:
+593 3-274-0070
Email:
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.18–$5.82

Expreso Baños

Phone:
+593 98 046 7208
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.32–$8.23

Cooperativa Tax Gacela

Phone:
+593 062980728
Email:
Website:
taxgacela.com/
Bus from Quito Carcelén to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.30–$5.19

Cooperativa de Transporte Los Lagos

Phone:
+593 6-292-0382
Website:
facebook.com/p/Coop-Trans-Los-Lagos-100071078178700/?locale=es_LA
Bus from Cotacachi to Quito
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.43

Cooperativa de Transportes Unidos

Email:
Bus from Otavalo to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cotacachi to Ambato?

The cheapest way to get from Cotacachi to Ambato is to bus via Quito Carcelén which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cotacachi to Ambato?

The fastest way to get from Cotacachi to Ambato is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Cotacachi and Ambato?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotacachi to Ambato. However, there are services departing from Cotacachi and arriving at Ambato via Quito Carcelén. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Cotacachi to Ambato?

The distance between Cotacachi and Ambato is 247 km. The road distance is 237.7 km.

How do I travel from Cotacachi to Ambato without a car?

The best way to get from Cotacachi to Ambato without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from Cotacachi to Ambato?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Cotacachi to Ambato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotacachi to Ambato bus from?

Cotacachi to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte Los Lagos, depart from Cotacachi station.

Where does the Cotacachi to Ambato bus arrive?

Cotacachi to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transporte Los Lagos, arrive at Quito - Terminal Carcelén station.

Can I drive from Cotacachi to Ambato?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotacachi to Ambato is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cotacachi to Ambato.

Where can I stay near Ambato?

There are 73+ hotels available in Ambato. Prices start at $14.28 per night.
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