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How to get fromPlayas to Galápagos Islandsby taxi, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Playas to Galápagos Islands by taxi, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi to Guayaquil Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Playas to Guayaquil Airporttaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristóbal Airportplane plane
    4h 1m
    $355–369

  2. Bus, shuttle to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Puerto Lópezbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto López to Guayaquil Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane GYE - SCY
    8h 42m
    $305–547

Guayaquil Airport to San Cristóbal Airport flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Playas to Galápagos Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,185.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Playas, Guayas, Ecuador and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Playas to Galápagos Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Guayaquil Airport airport then fly to San Cristóbal Airport. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Puerto López, walk to Puerto López, take the shuttle to Guayaquil Airport, walk to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) airport, then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY).

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