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How to get fromCancún to Santa Martaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cancún to Santa Marta by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane CUN - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    9h 10m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane CUN - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    9h 46m
    $251–471

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,860.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Cancún to Santa Marta. However, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 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 the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta.

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