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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

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    1. Take the bus from Machala to Ambatobus bus Huaquillas
    6h 29m
    $12–23

  2. Drive 351.8 km

    1. Drive from Machala to Ambatocar car 351.8 km
    5h 31m
    $20–29

  3. 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 Quito to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus bus
    6h 16m
    $180–470

  4. Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus bus Cuenca / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Ambatobus bus Loja / ...
    9h 7m
    $18–29

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA operates a bus from Machala to Ambato 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 6h 29m.

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