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406 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ambato to Santa Elena

Composite routes from Ambato to Santa Elena

Cheapest
5 h 41 min
Car
406 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
info@ocidentales.ec
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Other from Ambato to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.07

Flota Pelileo

Phone:
+593 3-287-1787
Email:
fpelileo@hotmail.com
Website:
flotapelileo.com.ec/
Other from Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
info@cooperativasanta.ec
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Other from Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Other from Ambato to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.85–$2.83
Other from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.87

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Email:
info@cooperativabanos.com.ec
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Other from Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$18.48
Other from Ambato to Santa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
cooploja@loja.telconet.net
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Other from Ambato to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70

Cita Express

Phone:
+(593) 032-520912
Email:
info@transportescita.com
Website:
transportescita.com/sitio/
Other from Mocha to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24

Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial

Phone:
+593 98 068 2254
Email:
contacto@coopcostaazul.com
Website:
cica-ec.com/#
Other from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ambato to Santa Elena?

The cheapest way to get from Ambato to Santa Elena is to bus which costs $13.04 - $22.83 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ambato to Santa Elena?

The fastest way to get from Ambato to Santa Elena is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $21.74 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Ambato and Santa Elena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ambato and arriving at Santa Elena. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Ambato to Santa Elena?

The distance between Ambato and Santa Elena is 415 km. The road distance is 406.7 km.

How do I travel from Ambato to Santa Elena without a car?

The best way to get from Ambato to Santa Elena without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $13.04 - $22.83 .

How long does it take to get from Ambato to Santa Elena?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Ambato to Santa Elena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambato to Santa Elena bus from?

Ambato to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Flota Pelileo, depart from Ambato station.

Where does the Ambato to Santa Elena bus arrive?

Ambato to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Flota Pelileo, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Ambato to Santa Elena?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambato to Santa Elena is 407 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Ambato to Santa Elena.

Where can I stay near Santa Elena?

There are 194+ hotels available in Santa Elena. Prices start at $32.66 per night.
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