Cities Near Ambato
Cities near Ambato, EC: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Latacunga, Riobamba, Quevedo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ambato, EC is Latacunga, about 22 mi (35 km) away — roughly 42 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Riobamba | 29 mi / 47 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Quevedo | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Quito | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Babahoyo | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Milagro | 91 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Duran | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ibarra | 116 mi / 186 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cuenca | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Ambato
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Latacunga, Riobamba, Quevedo, Quito, Babahoyo. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ambato
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Duran, Ibarra, Cuenca. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Ambato include Latacunga, Riobamba, Quevedo, Quito, Babahoyo. The closest is Latacunga, about 22 miles (35 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Ambato
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Latacunga
- → Best time to visit Riobamba
- → Best time to visit Quevedo
- → Best time to visit Quito
- → Best time to visit Babahoyo
- → Best time to visit Santo Domingo de los Colorados
- → Best time to visit Milagro
- → Best time to visit Duran
- → Best time to visit Ibarra
- → Best time to visit Cuenca