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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Elena to Ambato

Composite routes from Santa Elena to Ambato

Cheapest
5 h 42 min
Car
407 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Other from Riobamba to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.07

Flota Pelileo

Phone:
+593 3-287-1787
Email:
Website:
flotapelileo.com.ec/
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.87
Other from Riobamba to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.85–$2.93

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Email:
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$18.48
Other from Santa Elena to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Other from Riobamba to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70

Cita Express

Phone:
+(593) 032-520912
Email:
Website:
transportescita.com/sitio/
Other from Durán to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78

Cooperativa Libertad Peninsular

Phone:
+593 2130175
Email:
Website:
clp.com.ec/
Other from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.57–$5.00

Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial

Phone:
+593 98 068 2254
Email:
Website:
cica-ec.com/#
Other from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Ambato?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Ambato is to bus via Guayaquil which costs $11.96 - $16.30 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Ambato?

The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Ambato is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena and Ambato?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Ambato. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Santa Elena to Ambato?

The distance between Santa Elena and Ambato is 417 km. The road distance is 410.1 km.

How do I travel from Santa Elena to Ambato without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Ambato without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $13.04 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Elena to Ambato?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Santa Elena to Ambato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Elena to Ambato bus from?

Santa Elena to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial, depart from Santa Elena station.

Where does the Santa Elena to Ambato bus arrive?

Santa Elena to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Santa Elena to Ambato?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Ambato is 410 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Santa Elena 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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