Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Quitumbe | Paso Lateral Ambato | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Quitumbe | Paso Lateral Ambato | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Quitumbe | Paso Lateral Ambato | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:00 PM -05.
Get from Quito to Ambato
The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Quito and Ambato?
Stops in Quito
- A
Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito
Quito EC170146, Ecuador - B
Av. Mariscal Sucre
Av. Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre 2756, Quito, Ecuador - C
Terminal Carcelen
Calle Capri, Quito EC170144, Ecuador
Stops in Ambato
- A
Ground Terminal Ambato
Estados Unidos, Ambato 180104, Ecuador
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Quito to Ambato by bus
How far is Quito from Ambato?
The distance covered from Quito to Ambato is 119 km (74 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Quito to Ambato?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito, in Quito, and end it at Ground Terminal Ambato, in Ambato.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Quito to Ambato was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $7To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Quito to Ambato, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $7 to $7 for a bus ticket from Quito to Ambato based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-26.
