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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane LAX - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    10h 22m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane LAX - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    12h 1m
    $199–736

  3. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane LAX - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    15h 9m
    $428–895

  4. Fly to Bucaramanga Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane plane LAX - BGA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    24h 14m
    $268–908

  5. Fly to Camilo Daza International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)plane plane LAX - CUC
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    24h
    $283–938

  6. Fly to Maracaibo, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane plane LAX - MAR
    2. Take the bus from Core 3 to Playa Bonitabus bus
    3. Drive from Playa Bonita to Terminal de Transportes de Maicaocar car
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Maicao to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    23h

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Marta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,253.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Marta. However, you can 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 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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