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How to get fromSan José to Puerto Ayoraby bus, plane, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Puerto Ayora by bus, plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to San Cristobal, fly, ferry

    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
    3. Fly from San Cristobal to Isabela Islandplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    16h 46m
    $842–1,745

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Baltra Island, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Cristobal Airport (GPS)plane plane SJO - GPS
    3. Fly from Baltra Island to Isabela Islandplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    16h 33m
    $362–985

  3. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to San Cristobal, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane XQP - SCY
    3. Fly from San Cristobal to Isabela Islandplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    26h 47m
    $584–1,662

  4. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Baltra Island, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to San Cristobal Airport (GPS)plane plane XQP - GPS
    3. Fly from Baltra Island to Isabela Islandplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayoraferry ferry
    26h 52m
    $514–1,452

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,670.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 46m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Puerto Ayora, Ecuador?

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

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