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

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There are 3 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
    13h 20m

  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
    20h 13m

  3. Travel, fly to Los Garzones Airport, bus

    1. Walk from Atacama Desert to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane plane ANF - MTR
    3. Take the bus from Cerete to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    19h 58m

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

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Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Atacama Desert to Cartagena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,990.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 20m

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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