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351 km.
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Machala, Ecuador → Ambato, Ecuador

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machala to Ambato

Composite routes from Machala to Ambato

Cheapest
5 h 29 min
Car
351 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 7
Transportes Azuay
Website
Cooperativa De Transportes Salcedo
Website
Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial San Miguel
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
Pullman Sucre Internacional
Website
Transportes Azuay
Website
3h
Every 15 minutes
$7.59–$17.72
+593-07 2823163
+593-07 2823163
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa De Transportes Salcedo
Website
1h 30m
Hourly
+593 03 272 9346
+593 03 272 9346
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial San Miguel
Website
1h 30m
Hourly
+593 95 877 5117
+593 95 877 5117
Call
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
6h 29m
3 times a day
$12.66–$26.58
+593 3 252 1073
+593 3 252 1073
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
Website
6h 46m
Once daily
$13.92–$21.52
+59 30 3392 0215
+59 30 3392 0215
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
5h 31m
Hourly
$12.02–$21.52
+59 07 257 1861
+59 07 257 1861
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pullman Sucre Internacional
Website
3h 20m
Hourly
$8.01
+593 07 282 2329
+593 07 282 2329
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Go2Sky
Website
Go2Sky
Website
50 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$20.25–$240.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Ambato is to bus which costs $10.87 - $22.83 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machala to Ambato is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $19.57 - $30.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Ambato?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Machala and arriving at Ambato. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Machala to Ambato?

The distance between Machala and Ambato is 368 km. The road distance is 366.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Machala to Ambato without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $10.87 - $22.83 .

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

The bus from Machala to Ambato takes 6h 29m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Machala to Ambato bus from?

Machala to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Machala station.

Where does the Machala to Ambato bus arrive?

Machala to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Ambato station.

Can I drive from Machala to Ambato?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Ambato is 367 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Machala to Ambato.

Where can I stay near Ambato?

There are 69+ hotels available in Ambato. Prices start at $14.74 per night.
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