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How to get fromMagdalena to Medellínby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Magdalena to Medellín by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane BAQ - MDE
    2h 47m
    $70–250
  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal del Nortebus bus
    16h 17m
    $40–70
  3. Drive  782 km

    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Medellíncar car 782 km
    11h 49m
    $41–59
  4. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport

    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane SMR - MDE
    4h 6m
    $91–265

Magdalena to Medellín by bus

Calendar84Weekly Buses
Duration16h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Magdalena, Colombia and Medellín, Colombia?

AeroRepública, JetSMART, and two other airlines fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Rapido Ochoa operates a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal del Norte every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 15h. Expreso Brasilia also services this route every 4 hours.

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