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Tulcán to Ambato

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372 km.
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Tulcán, Ecuador → Ambato, Ecuador

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tulcán to Ambato

Composite routes from Tulcán to Ambato

Cheapest
5 h 18 min
Car
372 km.
from $20
Other
7 h 7 min
250 km.
from $18.46
8 h 22 min
250 km.
from $19.57
7 h 12 min
250 km.
from $26.74
9 h 4 min
250 km.
from $19.48

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 de Transportes Putumayo

Phone:
+593 98 809 8584
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/Cooperativa-de-Transportes-Putumayo-481755651878556/?ref=page_internal
Bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.33–$20.25

Micro San Cristobal

Phone:
+593 062 980 273
Email:
Website:
microsancristobal.com/oficinas.html
Bus from Tulcán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.13

Cooperativa Tax Gacela

Phone:
+593 062980728
Email:
Website:
taxgacela.com/
Bus from Tulcán to Otavalo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.30–$8.23
Bus from Tulcán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$11.39

Pullman Carchi

Phone:
+593 6-298-0020
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/pullmancarchiec/
Bus from Tulcán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.87

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 Tulcán to Ambato?

The cheapest way to get from Tulcán to Ambato is to bus which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tulcán to Ambato is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $19.57 - $29.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Tulcán and Ambato?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulcán to Ambato. However, there are services departing from Tulcán and arriving at Ambato via Otavalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Tulcán to Ambato?

The distance between Tulcán and Ambato is 386 km. The road distance is 375.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Tulcán to Ambato without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $9.78 - $17.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Tulcán to Ambato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulcán to Ambato bus from?

Tulcán to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, depart from Tulcán station.

Where does the Tulcán to Ambato bus arrive?

Tulcán to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, arrive at Otavalo station.

Can I drive from Tulcán to Ambato?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulcán to Ambato is 376 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Tulcán 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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