There are 4 ways to get from Playas to Ambato by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Santa Elenabus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ambatobus
8h 50m$15–27Drive 349.3 km
- Drive from Playas to Ambatocar 349.3 km
5h 31m$20–29Bus via Ambato
- Take the bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Santa Elenabus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ambatobus
10h 52m$15–53Bus #2
- Take the bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Montañitabus Manta
- Take the bus from Montañita to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus Montañita
12h 50m$20–33
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Playas to Ambato is to bus which costs $15 - $27 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Playas to Ambato is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Playas to Ambato. However, there are services departing from Villamil terminal Manglaralto and arriving at Ambato via Santa Elena and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Playas and Ambato is 494 km. The road distance is 349.3 km.
The best way to get from Playas to Ambato without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $15 - $27.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Playas to Ambato, including transfers.
Playas to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa Manglaralto, depart from Villamil terminal Manglaralto station.
Playas to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa Manglaralto, arrive at Santa Elena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Playas to Ambato is 349 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Playas to Ambato.
There are 79+ hotels available in Ambato.
What companies run services between Playas, Guayas, Ecuador and Ambato, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Ambato via Santa Elena and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- +593 99 436 5377
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- movilidadmanta.gob.ec
Bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- movilidadmanta.gob.ec
Bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Montañita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- movilidadmanta.gob.ec
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