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How to get fromEl Retén to Santa Martaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Retén to Santa Marta by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from El Retén to Ruta 12 - Parada 01taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 12 - Parada 01 to Ruta 12 - Parada 47bus bus 12
    2h 25m

  2. Drive 96.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Retén to Santa Martacar car 96.5 km
    1h 23m
    $5–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Retén to Santa Martataxi taxi 96.5 km
    1h 23m
    $40–55

  4. Taxi, line 12 bus via Ruta 12 - Parada 48

    1. Take the taxi from El Retén to Ruta 12 - Parada 01taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 12 - Parada 01 to Ruta 12 - Parada 48bus bus 12
    2h 26m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 101.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from El Retén to Santa Marta. However, you can take the taxi to Ruta 12 - Parada 01 then take the line 12 bus to Ruta 12 - Parada 47. Alternatively, you can drive from El Retén to Santa Marta in around 1h 23m.

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