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How to get fromSan José to Galápagos Islandsby bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Galápagos Islands by bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane SJO - SCY
    11h 56m
    $651–1,502

  2. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane XQP - SCY
    20h 17m
    $516–1,561

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San José to Galápagos Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,442.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from San José to Galápagos Islands. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Quepos-Airport-XQP airport then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY).

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