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How to get fromRiobamba to Galápagos Islandsby car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Riobamba to Galápagos Islands by car, plane, or bus

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

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    1. Drive from Riobamba to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEcar car
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane GYE - SCY
    5h 14m
    $163–409

  2. Bus to Cuenca, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuencabus bus
    2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane CUE - SCY
    9h
    $299–964

  3. Bus, car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane UIO - SCY
    7h 35m
    $191–314

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

    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Fly from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristóbal Airportplane plane
    8h 33m
    $288–303

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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  • Distance: 1,317.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Riobamba to Galápagos Islands. However, you can drive 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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