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

The cheapest way to get from Bogotá to Ambato is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 29h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bogotá to Ambato is to fly and car and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $170 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Bogotá and Ambato?

No, there is no direct bus from Bogotá to Ambato. However, there are services departing from Terminal Salitre and arriving at Ambato via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 47m.

How far is it from Bogotá to Ambato?

The distance between Bogotá and Ambato is 887 km. The road distance is 1198 km.

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

The best way to get from Bogotá to Ambato without a car is to bus via Quito which takes 29h 47m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Bogotá to Ambato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bogotá to Ambato bus from?

Bogotá to Ambato bus services, operated by Continental Bus, depart from Terminal Salitre station.

Where does the Bogotá to Ambato bus arrive?

Bogotá to Ambato bus services, operated by Continental Bus, arrive at Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Bogotá to Ambato?

Yes, the driving distance between Bogotá to Ambato is 1198 km. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Bogotá to Ambato.

Where can I stay near Ambato?

There are 82+ hotels available in Ambato.

Bogotá to Ambato - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Bogotá to Ambato by plane, car, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus
best
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)BOG - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
3. Take the bus from Quito to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
7h 27m
$179–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
3. Take the bus from Ibarra to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
29h 59m
$49–86
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambato
29h 47m
$69–104
Drive 1,198 km
1. Drive from Bogotá to Ambato1,198 km
18h 24m
$68–99
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)BOG - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Ambato
8h 19m
$341–661
Fly to Ipiales, bus
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Ipiales (IPI)BOG - IPI
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Miguel de Salcedo
10h 30m
$206–453

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

50Weekly Planes

2h 22mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bogotá to Ambato.

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Distance: 886.7 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Bogotá, Colombia and Ambato, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Terminal Salitre to Ambato via Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe in around 29h 47m.

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