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How to get fromAmbato to Cuencaby bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus bus Loja
    3h 29m
    $10–15

  2. Drive 281.3 km

    1. Drive from Ambato to Cuencacar car 281.3 km
    4h 58m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, car, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Quitobus bus
    2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane UIO - CUE
    5h 20m
    $104–180

  4. Bus via Riobamba

    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus Quito / ...
    2. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuencabus bus Quito / ...
    6h 16m
    $14–30

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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