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How to get fromCartagena to Atacama Desertby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cartagena to Atacama Desert by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cartagena, travel

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    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane CTG - ANF
    2. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    13h 50m

  2. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane BAQ - ANF
    3. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    17h 47m

  3. Bus to Simón Bolívar International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    2. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane SMR - ANF
    3. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    21h 58m

Cartagena (CTG) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,988.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 50m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Cartagena to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the bus to Iglesia Cristo Rey, walk to Cartagena (CTG) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, take the taxi to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert.

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