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How to get fromAmbato to Galápagos Islandsby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ambato to Galápagos Islands by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

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    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 San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane UIO - SCY
    6h 42m
    $195–313

  2. Bus to Guayaquil Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Fly from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristóbal Airportplane plane
    9h 33m
    $289–298

  3. Bus to Guayaquil Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport #2

    1. Take the bus from Ambato to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Fly from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristóbal Airportplane plane
    10h 33m
    $289–336

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,430.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Ambato, Ecuador and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Ambato to Galápagos Islands. However, you can take the bus to San Miguel de Salcedo, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, take the bus to Dos Puentes, walk to Quito, drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, walk to Guayaquil Airport airport, then fly to San Cristóbal Airport.

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