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How to get fromIsla Mujeres to Cartagenaby ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Isla Mujeres to Cartagena by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to Cartagena

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane CUN - CTG
    9h 18m
    $263–462

  2. Ferry, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane CUN - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    11h 45m
    $136–546

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,760 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Isla Mujeres, Mexico and Cartagena, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Isla Mujeres to Cartagena. However, you can take the ferry to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Carrera 4, then take the bus to María Auxiliadora. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena.

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