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

The cheapest way to get from Ambato to Cusco is to bus via Piura which costs $95 - $180 and takes 2 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambato to Cusco is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $350 - $650.

How far is it from Ambato to Cusco?

The distance between Ambato and Cusco is 1796 km. The road distance is 2672.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ambato to Cusco without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $150 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Ambato to Cusco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambato to Cusco bus from?

Ambato to Cusco bus services, operated by Cooperativa De Transportes Salcedo, depart from San Miguel de Salcedo station.

Where does the Ambato to Cusco bus arrive?

Ambato to Cusco bus services, operated by Cooperativa De Transportes Salcedo, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Ambato to Cusco?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambato to Cusco is 2673 km. It takes approximately 39h 57m to drive from Ambato to Cusco.

Where can I stay near Cusco?

There are 1346+ hotels available in Cusco.

Ambato to Cusco - 8 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ambato and Cusco?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambato to Cusco. However, there are services departing from Ambato and arriving at Cusco via San Miguel de Salcedo, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

There are 8 ways to get from Ambato to Cusco by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ambato to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane GYE - CUZ
8h 53m
$350–647
Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ambato to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus
3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus
2d 7h
$93–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
2d 4h
$156–202
Drive 2,672.9 km
1. Drive from Ambato to Cuscocar 2,672.9 km
39h 57m
$402–581
Bus, car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Quitobus
2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane UIO - CUZ
10h 9m
$189–460
Bus to Tumbes, fly
1. Take the bus from Ambato to Huaquillasbus
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane TBP - CUZ
13h 7m
$97–330
Bus to Cuenca, fly
1. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane CUE - CUZ
12h 23m
$250–464
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Piurabus
3. Take the bus from Piura to Lima La Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from Lima - Luna Pizarro to Cuscobus
2d 7h
$99–180

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

23Weekly Planes

7h 31mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,796.2 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Ambato, Ecuador and Cusco, Peru?

You can take a bus from Ambato to Cusco via San Miguel de Salcedo, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 2d 4h.

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