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How to get fromAmbato to Esmeraldasby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambato to Esmeraldas by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus Ambato
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus Santo Domingo
    6h 36m
    $29–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Esmeraldasbus bus Ambato
    7h
    $10–75

  3. Drive 363.7 km

    1. Drive from Ambato to Esmeraldascar car 363.7 km
    5h 27m
    $21–30

  4. Bus via Quito

    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Ambato
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Esmeraldasbus bus Quito
    8h 55m
    $11–31

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  • Distance: 378.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Ambato to Esmeraldas via Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestre in around 6h 36m.

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