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How to get fromLa Paz to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Paz to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane LPB - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    8h 25m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane LPB - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    10h 2m
    $253–794

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    3d 17h
    $328–387

  4. Drive 5,132.1 km

    1. Drive from La Paz to Santa Martacar car 5,132.1 km
    3d 1h
    $268–387

  5. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Oltursa Lima Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    3d 20h
    $398–464

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,253.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Santa Marta, Colombia?

You can take a bus from La Paz to Terminal Santa Marta via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Cúcuta, and Terminal Cúcuta in around 3d 17h.

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