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How to get fromCartagena to Ayapelby bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cartagena to Ayapel by bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Sincelejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sincelejo to Ayapelbus bus
    7h 30m
    $25–34

  2. Drive 372.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cartagena to Ayapelcar car 372.2 km
    5h 43m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Sincelejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sincelejo to San Marcosbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Marcos to Ayapelferry ferry
    9h

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  • Distance: 373.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Ayapel, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Ayapel via Sincelejo in around 7h 30m.

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