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How to get fromQuito to Santa Cruz Islandby plane, shuttle, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Quito to Santa Cruz Island by plane, shuttle, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Baltra Island Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Quito Airport to Baltra Island Airportplane plane
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Baltra Island Airport to Puerto Ayorashuttle bus
    10h 10m
    $440–725

  2. Car, fly to San Cristóbal Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Quito Airport to San Cristóbal Airportplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    9h 2m
    $340

Quito Airport to Baltra Island Airport flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,386.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, walk to Quito Airport airport, fly to Baltra Island Airport, walk to Baltra Island Airport, then take the shuttle to Puerto Ayora. Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Quito Airport airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport, walk to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, then take the ferry to Puerto Ayora.

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