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How to get fromQuito to Ambatoby bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Ambato by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Quito to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus bus Ibarra / ...
    2h 34m
    $3–14

  2. Drive 127.3 km

    1. Drive from Quito to Ambatocar car 127.3 km
    1h 48m
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito to Ambatotaxi taxi 127.3 km
    1h 48m
    $65–80

  4. Bus via San Miguel de Salcedo

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Miguel de Salcedobus bus Quito Terminal Quitumbe-San Miguel de Salcedo
    2. Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Ambatobus bus Esmeraldas
    3h 1m
    $8–12

  5. Bus via Latacunga

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Latacungabus bus Loja / ...
    2. Take the bus from Latacunga to Ambatobus bus Loja / ...
    3h 31m
    $6–20

Quito to Ambato by bus

Calendar1078Weekly Buses
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

TACA Andina operates a bus from Quito to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Nine other operators also service this route.

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