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How to get fromMachala to Galápagos Islandsby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Machala to Galápagos Islands by taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane GYE - SCY
    4h 26m
    $257–516

  2. Bus to Cuenca, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus bus
    2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane CUE - SCY
    9h 23m
    $297–964

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

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Fly from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristóbal Airportplane plane
    7h 11m
    $291–300

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Machala to Galápagos Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,274.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Machala to Galápagos Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE airport then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cuenca, walk to Cuenca (CUE) airport, then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY).

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