There are 5 ways to get from Tulcán to Ambato by bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Rumichaca
best- Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Cúcuta
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus Quito
5h 57m$34–48Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Quito / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus Ambato
8h 7m$10–21Drive 369.6 km
- Drive from Tulcán to Ambatocar 369.6 km
5h 21m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Quito / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus Quito
7h 55m$11–17Bus #3
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Tulcan
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus Ambato / ...
9h 11m$11–22
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tulcán to Ambato is to bus which costs $10 - $17 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tulcán to Ambato is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulcán to Ambato. However, there are services departing from Rumichaca and arriving at Ambato via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Tulcán and Ambato is 392 km. The road distance is 369.6 km.
The best way to get from Tulcán to Ambato without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Tulcán to Ambato, including transfers.
Tulcán to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, depart from Tulcán station.
Tulcán to Ambato bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulcán to Ambato is 370 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Tulcán to Ambato.
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What companies run services between Tulcán, Ecuador and Ambato, Ecuador?
You can take a vehicle from Tulcán to Ambato via Rumichaca and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +51 9 6788 4526
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lineas De Los Andes
Bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- Lineas De Los Andes
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