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How to get fromIbarra to Ambatoby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ibarra to Ambato by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus bus Ibarra
    4h 50m
    $7–50

  2. Drive 245.4 km

    1. Drive from Ibarra to Ambatocar car 245.4 km
    3h 30m
    $14–21

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ibarra to Ambatotaxi taxi 245.4 km
    3h 30m
    $110–130

  4. Bus via Machachi

    1. Take the bus from Ibarra to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Alóagbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alóag to Ambatobus bus
    5h 9m
    $10–26

  5. Bus via Quito

    1. Take the bus from Ibarra to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Quito / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus Ambato
    5h 34m
    $8–20

Ibarra to Ambato by bus

Calendar103Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 245.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

Cita Express operates a bus from Ibarra to Ambato every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–50 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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