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How to get fromManta to Santa Cruz Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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

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    1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEC - 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
    18h 29m
    $296–851

  2. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MEC - 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
    30h 49m
    $346–1,096

  3. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MEC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    24h 58m
    $406–1,191

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manta to Santa Cruz Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,529.2 mi
  • Duration: 18h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Manta to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can take the taxi to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) airport, 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 take the taxi to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) airport, 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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