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How to get fromTena to Galápagos Islandsby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Tena to Galápagos Islands by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Tena to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane UIO - SCY
    8h 22m
    $195–310

  2. Bus to Coca, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tena to El Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus bus
    2. Fly from Coca (OCC) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane OCC - SCY
    29h 30m
    $195–1,113

  3. Bus to Quito Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tena to Pifobus bus
    2. Fly from Quito Airport to San Cristóbal Airportplane plane
    8h 58m
    $291–300

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,510.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Tena, Ecuador and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Tena to Galápagos Islands. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, take the bus to Dos Puentes, walk to Quito, drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY). Alternatively, you can take the bus to El Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana, walk to Coca (OCC) airport, then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY).

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