What is the cheapest way to get from Ambato to Lima?

The cheapest way to get from Ambato to Lima is to bus via Tumbes which costs $55 - $95 and takes 27h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambato to Lima is to bus and car and fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $170 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Ambato and Lima?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambato to Lima. However, there are services departing from Ambato and arriving at Lima Paseo de la República via Cuenca and Tumbes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.

How far is it from Ambato to Lima?

The distance between Ambato and Lima is 1513 km. The road distance is 1613.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ambato to Lima without a car is to bus which takes 36h 42m and costs $50 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Ambato to Lima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambato to Lima bus from?

Ambato to Lima bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Ambato station.

Where does the Ambato to Lima bus arrive?

Ambato to Lima bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Cuenca station.

Can I drive from Ambato to Lima?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambato to Lima is 1613 km. It takes approximately 22h 57m to drive from Ambato to Lima.

Where can I stay near Lima?

There are 2462+ hotels available in Lima.

Ambato to Lima - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ambato to Lima by bus, car, or plane

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Bus, car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane UIO - LIM
8h 24m
$175–471
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ambato to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Ambato
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Nortebus Lima
36h 42m
$54–141
Bus via Tumbes
1. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus
3. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus
27h 31m
$57–94
Drive 1,613.4 km
1. Drive from Ambato to Limacar 1,613.4 km
22h 57m
$243–351
Bus to Cuenca, fly
1. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane CUE - LIM
10h 52m
$220–564
Bus, bus to Tumbes, fly
1. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus
3. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane TBP - LIM
12h 9m
$81–178
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuenca, Ecuadorbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Cuenca to Terminal de Piurabus
3. Take the bus from Piura to Lima Javier Pradobus
36h 45m
$66–96

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

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2h 52mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,513.4 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Ambato, Ecuador and Lima, Peru?

You can take a bus from Ambato to Lima Paseo de la República via Cuenca, Terminal Terrestre, Antonio Borrero, Cuenca, Huaquillas, and Tumbes in around 27h 31m.

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