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How to get fromCartagena to Santa Monicaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cartagena to Santa Monica by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Cartagena to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CTG - LAX
    12h 41m
    $162–598

  2. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BAQ - LAX
    15h 6m
    $196–780

  3. Fly Cartagena to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CTG - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    16h 34m
    $230–831

  4. Fly Cartagena to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CTG - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    17h 58m
    $278–883

  5. Fly Cartagena to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CTG - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    18h 7m
    $275–1,014

Cartagena (CTG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,180.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 times a day.

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