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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ambato to Otavalo by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Quito
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Otavalo
    4h 40m
    $6–14

  2. Drive  221.9 km

    1. Drive from Ambato to Otavalocar car 221.9 km
    3h 12m
    $13–19

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambato to Otavalotaxi taxi 221.9 km
    3h 12m
    $140–180

  4. Bus via Quito

    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 Otavalobus bus Quito / ...
    4h 47m
    $16–37

  5. Bus via Quito #2

    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Ambato
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Quito / ...
    4h 57m
    $11–33

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Otavalobus bus San Lorenzo
    5h 47m
    $7–35

Ambato to Otavalo by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Ambato to Otavalo via Quito Terminal Carcelén in around 4h 40m.

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