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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus bus Loja
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Machalabus bus Cuenca / ...
    6h 35m
    $16–29

  2. Bus via Milagro

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Milagrobus bus Ambato / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milagro to Machalabus bus Quevedo
    9h 20m
    $14–22

  3. Drive  354 km

    1. Drive from Ambato to Machalacar car 354 km
    5h 23m
    $27–39

  4. Bus, car, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Miguel de Salcedo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane plane UIO - ETR
    6h 23m
    $195–237

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Ambato to Machala via Cuenca in around 6h 35m.

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