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How to get fromGuatemala City to Santa Martaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Guatemala City to Santa Marta by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane GUA - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    9h 25m

  2. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane GUA - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    13h 43m
    $242–462

  3. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane GUA - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    10h 51m
    $259–504

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,926.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Guatemala City to Santa Marta. However, you can take the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA 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 the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta.

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