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

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There are 6 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 47m
    $272–712

  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 4m
    $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 30m
    $270–754

  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 6m
    $237–688

  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
    19h 38m
    $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
    $262–750

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,821.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 47m

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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