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How to get fromBocas del Toro to Santa Martaby busferry, plane, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to Santa Marta by busferry, plane, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and ferry to David, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Bocas del Toro to Davidbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from David (DAV) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane DAV - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    10h 43m

  2. Fly Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport to Cartagena, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane BOC - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    14h 15m
    $92–330

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Bocas del Toro to Davidbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from David to Albrookbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Puerto Lindobus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Puerto Lindo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    6d 20h
    $779–787

  4. Bus and ferry to David, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Bocas del Toro to Davidbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from David (DAV) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane DAV - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    12h 3m
    $132–648

  5. Fly Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane BOC - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    10h 7m
    $129–270

  6. Fly Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane BOC - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    8h 15m

  7. Local Boat, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de transporte to La Chorrerabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Chorrera to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumenshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Portobeloshuttle bus
    5. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    7d
    $929–948

David (DAV) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,170.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Bocas del Toro, Panama and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Bocas del Toro to Santa Marta. However, you can take the vehicle to David, take the taxi to David (DAV) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), walk to Ruta 15 - Parada 01, then take the bus to Ruta 15 - Parada 39. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bocas del Toro to Terminal Santa Marta via David, David, Albrook, Panama City, Sabanitas, Puerto Lindo, Puerto Lindo, Cartagena, and Oficina Transportes Marsol in around 6d 20h.

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