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How to get fromSanta Cruz Island to Ecuadorby ferry, bus, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Cruz Island to Ecuador by ferry, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LAX - UIO
    4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    16h 45m
    $502–762

  2. Ferry, bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to SB Airport NBbus bus
    3. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SBA - GYE
    20h 52m
    $228–740

  3. Ferry, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane LAX - GYE
    16h 35m
    $280–804

  4. Ferry, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Cuenca

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane LAX - CUE
    18h 21m
    $247–738

  5. Ferry, bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to SB Airport NBbus bus
    3. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SBA - UIO
    4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    25h 1m
    $240–748

  6. Ferry, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane LAX - MEC
    21h 26m
    $272–800

  7. Ferry, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tumbes, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane LAX - TBP
    4. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus bus
    21h 31m
    $482–1,258

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,821.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz Island to Ecuador. However, you can take the ferry to Ventura Harbor, take the taxi to Ventura, CA, take the bus to Los Angeles Airport, CA, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Ventura Harbor, take the taxi to Ventura, CA, take the bus to Los Angeles Airport, CA, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Durán.

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