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Riobamba to Ambato buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Riobamba and Ambato takes 1h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riobamba to Ambato. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 23m
Duration
56 km
Distance
$6
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Riobamba to Ambato bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Riobamba and Ambato. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Riobamba is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ambato at 1:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Riobamba to Ambato? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 55.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA operates a bus from Riobamba to Ambato every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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