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How to get fromCosta Rica to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane SJO - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    7h 5m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane SJO - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    8h 1m
    $75–352

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    7d
    $801–832

  4. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SJO - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    10h 9m
    $223–474

  5. Bus, ferry via Uvita

    1. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Uvitabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uvita Bahia Ballena to Panamabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Puerto Lindobus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Puerto Lindo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    7d 2h
    $800–825

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,211.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Santa Marta. However, you can take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, 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 take a bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Santa Marta via Terminal Albrook, Panama City, Sabanitas, Portobelo, Portobelo, Cartagena, and Oficina Transportes Marsol in around 7d.

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