What is the cheapest way to get from Ambato to Cuenca?

The cheapest way to get from Ambato to Cuenca is to bus which costs $10 - $15 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ambato to Cuenca?

The fastest way to get from Ambato to Cuenca is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Ambato and Cuenca?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ambato and arriving at Cuenca. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Ambato to Cuenca?

The distance between Ambato and Cuenca is 284 km. The road distance is 281.3 km.

How do I travel from Ambato to Cuenca without a car?

The best way to get from Ambato to Cuenca without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $10 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Ambato to Cuenca?

The bus from Ambato to Cuenca takes 3h 29m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ambato to Cuenca bus from?

Ambato to Cuenca bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Ambato station.

Where does the Ambato to Cuenca bus arrive?

Ambato to Cuenca bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Cuenca station.

Can I drive from Ambato to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambato to Cuenca is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Ambato to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 485+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Ambato to Cuenca - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Ambato to Cuenca by bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the bus from Ambato to CuencaLoja
3h 29m
$10–15
Drive 281.3 km
1. Drive from Ambato to Cuenca281.3 km
4h 56m
$16–23
Bus, car, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Quito
2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)UIO - CUE
5h 20m
$104–170
Bus via Riobamba
1. Take the bus from Ambato to RiobambaQuito / ...
2. Take the bus from Riobamba to CuencaQuito / ...
6h 16m
$14–30

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ambato to Cuenca.

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Distance: 283.8 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA operates a bus from Ambato to Cuenca every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional also services this route hourly.

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