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How to get fromAmbato to Quitoby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambato to Quito by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via San Miguel de Salcedo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ambato to San Miguel de Salcedobus bus Ambato
    2. Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Quito Terminal Quitumbe-San Miguel de Salcedo
    2h 20m
    $9–17

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Ambato
    2h 30m
    $3–14

  3. Drive 128.1 km

    1. Drive from Ambato to Quitocar car 128.1 km
    1h 48m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambato to Quitotaxi taxi 128.1 km
    1h 48m
    $70–85

Ambato to Quito by bus

Calendar546Weekly Buses
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via San Miguel de Salcedo in around 2h 20m.

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