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How to get fromRaleigh to Galápagos Islandsby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Galápagos Islands by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane RDU - SCY
    19h 16m
    $402–1,502

  2. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane ILM - SCY
    29h 11m
    $377–1,364

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane GSO - SCY
    20h 49m
    $546–1,893

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane CLT - SCY
    20h 42m
    $501–1,819

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,263.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 16m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) once daily.

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