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How to get fromAmbato to Cotacachiby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ambato to Cotacachi by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Quito Terminal Quitumbe-San Miguel de Salcedo
    2. Take the taxi from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cotacachitaxi taxi
    4h 7m
    $65–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Ambato
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cotacachibus bus Quito
    5h 55m
    $7–30

  3. Drive 229.3 km

    1. Drive from Ambato to Cotacachicar car 229.3 km
    3h 24m
    $13–19

  4. Bus via San Miguel de Salcedo

    1. Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Quito Terminal Quitumbe-San Miguel de Salcedo
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cotacachibus bus Quito
    5h 45m
    $12–36

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Ambato / ...
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cotacachibus bus Quito
    6h 20m
    $7–32

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 248.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Ambato, Ecuador and Cotacachi, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Ambato to Cotacachi via San Miguel de Salcedo, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, and Quito Terminal Carcelén in around 5h 45m.

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