Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Ambato

At 127 km (79 mi) apart, Ambato is a realistic day trip from Santo Domingo de los Colorados: about 2 h 4 min each way by road.

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	Santo Domingo de los Colorados	Ambato
Country	Ecuador	Ecuador
Population	458,580	387,309
Elevation	555 m (1,821 ft)	2,597 m (8,520 ft)
Time now	UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil)	UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil)
Postal codes	230101–230211	180101–180208

Where to book tours and tickets in Ambato

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find tours and tickets on Expedia

ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator

GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide

TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets

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Common questions

How far is Ambato from Santo Domingo de los Colorados?

127 km (79 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santo Domingo de los Colorados; by road roughly 155 km (96 mi).

How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Ambato by road?

About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Ambato?

No, both are on America/Guayaquil at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.

Day trip from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Ambato