There are 6 ways to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station) by car, bus, rideshare, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car, bus
best- Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar Transfer In/Out Tababela
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus Ambato
3h 51m$29–37Drive 157.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station)car 157.4 km
2h 13m$9–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Quito-UIO to Ambato (Station)157.4 km
2h 13mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station)taxi 157.4 km
2h 13m$85–110Car, bus via San Miguel de Salcedo
- Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Miguel de Salcedobus
- Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Ambatobus
4h 3m$35–43Car, bus via Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
- Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar Transfer In/Out Tababela
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus Ambato / ...
4h 19m$30–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station) is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $8 - $13.
The distance between Quito Airport (UIO) and Ambato (Station) is 176 km. The road distance is 157.4 km.
The best way to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station) is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station).
There are 78+ hotels available in Ambato (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Quito Airport (UIO) and Ambato (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Quito Airport (UIO), Ecuador and Ambato (Station), Ecuador?
There is no direct connection from Quito Airport (UIO) to Ambato (Station). However, you can drive to Quito, walk to Dos Puentes, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, then take the bus to Ambato. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Quito-UIO to Ambato (Station) on demand, and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +593 3-274-0070
- [email protected]
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Schedules at
- transportesamazonas.com.ec
- Book at
- busplace.com
- Phone
- +59 07 257 1861
- [email protected]
- Website
- cooperativaloja.com.ec
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Book at
- api.whatsapp.com
- Phone
- +593 03 272 9346
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cooperativa De Transportes Salcedo
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Miguel de Salcedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Cooperativa De Transportes Salcedo
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Miguel de Salcedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial San Miguel
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Miguel de Salcedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
Bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Ambato
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes CITA Express
- Book at
- ce.novoerponline.com/eboleto
- Phone
- +593 99 7670616
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flota Pelileo
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flota Pelileo
- Phone
- +593 98 076 1302
- [email protected]
- Website
- cooperativabanos.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–14
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +593 98 414 6312
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
Car from Quito Airport to Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
Car from Quito Airport to Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
Car from Quito Airport to Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Quito-UIO to Ambato (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Compañia de Taxis Balcones de Pichincha
- Phone
- +593 93 995 2067
- Website
- facebook.com
Cooperativa de Taxis Quito Modelo
- Phone
- +593 98 350 5191
- Website
- facebook.com
Rueda Car
- Phone
- +593 95 860 1882
- Website
- ruedacar.ec
Taxi Fedeamigo
- Phone
- +593 98 351 1511
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Llamada Fácil S.A.
- Phone
- +593 99 860 0555
- Website
- taxillamadafacil.com
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