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How to get fromLos Angeles to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

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    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
    12h 54m

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

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    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
    13h 43m
    $157–586

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane SAN - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    17h 29m

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane SAN - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    17h 27m
    $207–678

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    17h 44m
    $170–595

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,274 km
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Santa Marta. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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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