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

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

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  1. Bus via Machachi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Otavalo 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
    4h 47m
    $10–26

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Ambatobus bus San Lorenzo
    5h 48m
    $7–35

  3. Drive  222.2 km

    1. Drive from Otavalo to Ambatocar car 222.2 km
    3h 8m
    $13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Otavalo to Ambatotaxi taxi 222.2 km
    3h 8m
    $140–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Quito / ...
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ambatobus bus Quito
    4h 53m
    $8–12

Otavalo to Ambato by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Otavalo to Ambato via Quito Terminal Carcelén and Alóag in around 4h 47m.

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