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How to get fromAtacama Desert to Cartagenaby unknown, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Atacama Desert to Cartagena by unknown, plane, or bus

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  1. Travel, fly to Cartagena

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    1. Walk from Atacama Desert to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane ANF - CTG
    11h 53m

  2. Travel, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Walk from Atacama Desert to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane ANF - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    16h 18m

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

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Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,990.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile and Cartagena, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Atacama Desert to Cartagena. However, you can travel to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Carrera 4, then take the bus to María Auxiliadora. Alternatively, you can travel to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena.

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