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

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Ambato by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus Quito
    1h 55m
    $3–14

  2. Drive 127.3 km

    1. Drive from Quito to Ambatocar car 127.3 km
    1h 48m
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito to Ambatotaxi taxi 127.3 km
    1h 48m
    $70–85

  4. Bus via San Miguel de Salcedo

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Miguel de Salcedobus bus Quito Terminal Quitumbe-San Miguel de Salcedo
    2. Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Ambatobus bus Esmeraldas
    3h 1m
    $9–16

Quito to Ambato by bus

Calendar686Weekly Buses
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambato every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Six other operators also service this route.

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