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How to get fromCartagena to Santa Martaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cartagena to Santa Marta by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Cartagena to Bosconiataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bosconia to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    3h 57m
    $46–59

  2. Drive 114.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cartagena to Santa Martacar car 114.6 km
    1h 47m
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cartagena to Santa Martataxi taxi 114.6 km
    1h 47m
    $50–65

  4. Taxi, bus via Bosconia

    1. Take the taxi from Cartagena to Bosconiataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bosconia to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    4h 40m
    $43–55

  5. Taxi, bus via Ruta 06 - Parada 32

    1. Take the taxi from Cartagena to Bosconiataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bosconia to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    5h 23m
    $43–55

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 223.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Magdalena, Colombia and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Cartagena to Santa Marta. However, you can take the taxi to Bosconia then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta. Alternatively, you can drive from Cartagena to Santa Marta in around 1h 47m.

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