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How to get fromMachala to Ambatoby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus bus Cuenca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Ambatobus bus Loja
    7h 30m
    $17–29

  2. Bus via Milagro

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus bus Huaquillas
    2. Take the bus from Milagro Terminal Terrestre to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus bus Ambato / ...
    9h 18m
    $12–17

  3. Drive 351.6 km

    1. Drive from Machala to Ambatocar car 351.6 km
    5h 31m
    $20–29

  4. Fly, car, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane ETR - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    6h 46m
    $201–411

Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machala to Ambato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Machala to Ambato via Cuenca in around 7h 30m.

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