There are 4 ways to get from Riobamba to El Tambo (Station) by bus, car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Riobamba to Cañarbus Ambato
4h 26m$10–13Bus via Riobamba
cheapest- Take the bus from Riobamba to Cañarbus Quito
5h 20m$7–10Drive 173.2 km
- Drive from Riobamba to El Tambo (Station)car 173.2 km
2h 49m$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riobamba to El Tambo (Station)taxi 173.2 km
2h 49m$95–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riobamba to El Tambo (Station) is to bus via Riobamba which costs $7 - $10 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Riobamba to El Tambo (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Riobamba to El Tambo (Station). However, there are services departing from Riobamba and arriving at El Tambo via Cañar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Riobamba and El Tambo (Station) is 194 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.
The best way to get from Riobamba to El Tambo (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Riobamba to El Tambo (Station), including transfers.
Riobamba to El Tambo (Station) bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Riobamba station.
Riobamba to El Tambo (Station) bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Cañar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riobamba to El Tambo (Station) is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Riobamba to El Tambo (Station).
There are eight+ hotels available in El Tambo (Station).
What companies run services between Riobamba, Ecuador and El Tambo (Station), Ecuador?
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional operates a bus from Riobamba to Cañar twice daily. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +59 07 257 1861
- [email protected]
- Website
- cooperativaloja.com.ec
Bus from Riobamba to Cañar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Book at
- api.whatsapp.com
- Phone
- +593 09 9900 8843
- [email protected]
Bus from Riobamba to Cañar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Compañia Taxis Wilson Morocho
- Phone
- +593+593 98 774 8000 99 786 8858
- Website
- facebook.com
Cooperativa de Taxis Terminal Terrestre
- Phone
- +593 656 667 2299
- Website
- facebook.com
Montecarlo Transvip
- Phone
- +593 98 411 4114
- Website
- transvipmontecarlo.com
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