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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Isabela Islandby bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Cristobal, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane SFO - SCY
    4. Fly from San Cristobal to Isabela Islandplane plane
    21h 13m
    $589–1,731

  2. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Baltra Island, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Cristobal Airport (GPS)plane plane SFO - GPS
    4. Fly from Baltra Island to Isabela Islandplane plane
    20h 58m
    $519–1,521

  3. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Baltra Island, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Cristobal Airport (GPS)plane plane SJC - GPS
    3. Fly from Baltra Island to Isabela Islandplane plane
    39h 46m
    $600–1,809

  4. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Baltra Island, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Cristobal Airport (GPS)plane plane OAK - GPS
    4. Fly from Baltra Island to Isabela Islandplane plane
    26h 36m
    $718–1,629

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,702.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Isabela Island, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY), fly to Isabela Island, then take the taxi to Isabela Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to San Cristobal Airport (GPS), walk to Baltra Island airport, fly to Isabela Island, then take the taxi to Isabela Island.

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