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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quito to Ambato

Composite routes from Quito to Ambato

Cheapest
1 h 49 min
Car
130 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 9
Transportes Occidentales
Website
Cooperativa De Transportes Salcedo
Website
Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial San Miguel
Website
Flota Pelileo
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes
Cita Express
Website
Expreso Baños
Website
Transportes Occidentales
Website
2h 45m
Once daily
$6.96–$9.49
(+59) 0 2303-4291
(+59) 0 2303-4291
[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
Flota Pelileo
Website
2h 40m
Hourly
$5.44–$7.59
+593 3-287-1787
+593 3-287-1787
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
2h 50m
Every 3 hours
$4.56–$6.96
+593 3 252 1073
+593 3 252 1073
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
3h 7m
Hourly
$8.23–$11.39
+59 07 257 1861
+59 07 257 1861
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes
4h
Hourly
$4.30–$6.08
+593 3-274-0070
+593 3-274-0070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cita Express
Website
40 min
Hourly
$1.27–$1.77
+(593) 032-520912
+(593) 032-520912
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Expreso Baños
Website
2h 35m
Every 2 hours
$5.44–$8.86
+593 98 046 7208
+593 98 046 7208
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Ambato is to bus which costs $3.70 - $9.78 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Ambato is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $7.07 - $10.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Ambato?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Terminal Terrestre de Ambato. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Quito to Ambato?

The distance between Quito and Ambato is 123 km. The road distance is 132 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Ambato without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $3.70 - $9.78 .

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

The bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Quito to Ambato bus from?

Quito to Ambato bus services, operated by Flota Pelileo, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Ambato bus arrive?

Quito to Ambato bus services, operated by Flota Pelileo, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Ambato station.

Can I drive from Quito to Ambato?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Ambato is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Quito 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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