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How to get fromAmbato to Manabíby bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambato to Manabí by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Portoviejobus bus Manta / ...
    6h 27m
    $11–21

  2. Drive 304.4 km

    1. Drive from Ambato to Portoviejocar car 304.4 km
    5h 46m
    $18–25

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambato to Portoviejotaxi taxi 304.4 km
    5h 46m
    $100–120

  4. Bus, car, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane UIO - MEC
    5h 28m
    $109–245

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ambato to Manabí.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Reina del Camino operates a bus from Ambato to Portoviejo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 6h 27m. BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo also services this route once daily.

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