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How to get fromEsmeraldas to Ambatoby bus or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tachina to Ambatobus bus Esmeraldas
    6h 30m
    $10–75

  2. Drive 366 km

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to Ambatocar car 366 km
    5h 16m
    $21–30

  3. Bus via Alluriquín

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Quinindebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Quininde to La Union de Toachibus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Unión del Toachi to Ambatobus bus
    7h 30m
    $28–58

  4. Bus via Quito

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Atacames / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus Ambato
    9h 19m
    $10–31

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  • Distance: 370.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Cita Express operates a bus from Tachina to Ambato hourly. Tickets cost $10–75 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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