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5 h 19 min
369 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 19 min
Car
369 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
Found: 11
Transportes Occidentales
Website
Flota Pelileo
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes
Expreso Baños
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo
Website
Micro San Cristobal
Website
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Website
Pullman Carchi
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Unidos
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
Flota Pelileo
Website
2h 40m
Hourly
$5.32–$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
$4.30–$6.33
+593 3 252 1073
+593 3 252 1073
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
3h 7m
Hourly
$7.59–$11.39
+59 07 257 1861
+59 07 257 1861
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes
4h
Hourly
$4.18–$5.82
+593 3-274-0070
+593 3-274-0070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Expreso Baños
Website
2h 35m
Every 2 hours
$5.32–$8.23
+593 98 046 7208
+593 98 046 7208
Call
Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo
Website
1h 57m
5 times a day
$6.33–$20.25
+593 98 809 8584
+593 98 809 8584
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Micro San Cristobal
Website
6h
Hourly
$8.23–$10.13
+593 062 980 273
+593 062 980 273
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Website
3h
Hourly
$4.30–$8.23
+593 062980728
+593 062980728
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pullman Carchi
Website
6h
Hourly
$8.87
+593 6-298-0020
+593 6-298-0020
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes Unidos
2h 59m
Every 4 hours
$7.59–$11.39
[email protected]
Contact via email

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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