What is the cheapest way to get from Riobamba to Atacames?

The cheapest way to get from Riobamba to Atacames is to bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riobamba to Atacames?

The fastest way to get from Riobamba to Atacames is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Riobamba and Atacames?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riobamba and arriving at Atacames. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Riobamba to Atacames?

The distance between Riobamba and Atacames is 462 km. The road distance is 441.5 km.

How do I travel from Riobamba to Atacames without a car?

The best way to get from Riobamba to Atacames without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $17 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Riobamba to Atacames?

The bus from Riobamba to Atacames takes 7h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Riobamba to Atacames bus from?

Riobamba to Atacames bus services, operated by BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo, depart from Riobamba station.

Where does the Riobamba to Atacames bus arrive?

Riobamba to Atacames bus services, operated by BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo, arrive at Atacames station.

Can I drive from Riobamba to Atacames?

Yes, the driving distance between Riobamba to Atacames is 441 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Riobamba to Atacames.

Where can I stay near Atacames?

There are 193+ hotels available in Atacames.

Riobamba to Atacames - 4 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riobamba to Atacames by bus or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Atacamesbus Riobamba
7h 30m
$17–26
Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus Riobamba
2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Atacamesbus Quito
9h 35m
$14–29
Drive 441.5 km
1. Drive from Riobamba to Atacamescar 441.5 km
6h 35m
$25–37
Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus Riobamba
2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus Santo Domingo
7h 41m
$20–33

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Distance: 461.6 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Riobamba, Ecuador and Atacames, Ecuador?

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo operates a bus from Riobamba to Atacames twice daily. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Transportes Occidentales also services this route twice daily.

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