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How to get fromGalápagos Islands to Santa Cruz Islandby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Galápagos Islands to Santa Cruz Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly San Cristóbal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SCY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    27h 16m
    $929–1,834

  2. Fly Isabela Island to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Isabela Island (IBB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IBB - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    29h 35m
    $381–1,145

  3. Fly San Cristóbal Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SCY - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    37h 33m
    $604–1,660

San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration24h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Galápagos Islands to Santa Cruz Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,139.4 mi
  • Duration: 27h 16m

What companies run services between Galápagos Islands, Ecuador and Santa Cruz Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galápagos Islands to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles Airport, CA, take the bus to Ventura, CA, take the taxi to Ventura Harbor, then take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), walk to Santa Barbara Airport, take the bus to Ventura, CA, take the taxi to Ventura Harbor, then take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island.

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