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How to get fromMagdalena to Cartagenaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Magdalena to Cartagena by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Barranquilla

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    5h 9m
    $17–47

  2. Drive  221.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Cartagenacar car 221.2 km
    3h 21m
    $12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Marta to Cartagenataxi taxi 221.2 km
    3h 21m
    $110–140

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    6h 17m
    $32

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    7h 47m
    $17–27

Magdalena to Cartagena by bus

Calendar77Weekly Buses
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Magdalena, Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Ruta 22 - Parada 09 to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Ruta 22 - Parada 21, Terminal Santa Marta, and Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla in around 5h 9m.

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