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How to get fromCancun Airport (CUN) to Santa Martaby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cancun Airport (CUN) 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
    7h 5m

  2. Fly to Almirante Padilla Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)plane plane CUN - RCH
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    10h 53m
    $217–716

  3. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    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
    7h 41m
    $257–457

  4. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane CUN - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    11h 40m
    $262–504

  5. Fly to Valledupar, bus

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Valledupar (VUP)plane plane CUN - VUP
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    13h 56m
    $299–1,003

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Santa Marta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,852.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Cancun Airport (CUN), Mexico and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Santa Marta. However, you can 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 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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