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How to get fromMelbourne to Santa Martaby plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Santa Marta by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane MEL - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    35h 9m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane MEL - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    30h 51m
    $629–1,742

  3. Fly to Almirante Padilla Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)plane plane MEL - RCH
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    40h 2m
    $685–1,947

  4. Fly to Los Garzones Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane plane MEL - MTR
    2. Take the bus from Terminal De Transporte Monteria to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    42h 56m
    $709–1,876

  5. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane MEL - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    34h 44m
    $650–1,750

  6. Fly to Valledupar, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Valledupar (VUP)plane plane MEL - VUP
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    41h 40m
    $987–2,650

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration33h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,263.5 km
  • Duration: 35h 9m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Santa Marta. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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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