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How to get fromPlayas to Ambatoby bus or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Santa Elenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ambatobus bus
    8h 50m
    $16–29

  2. Drive 349.2 km

    1. Drive from Playas to Ambatocar car 349.2 km
    5h 30m
    $20–29

  3. Bus via Ambato

    1. Take the bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Santa Elenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ambatobus bus
    10h 47m
    $16–70

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Montañitabus bus Manta
    2. Take the bus from Montañita to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus bus Montañita
    12h 50m
    $24–33

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 493.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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.

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