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How to get fromMontego Bay to Santa Martaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Montego Bay to Santa Marta by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane MBJ - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    6h 13m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane MBJ - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    7h 9m
    $154–728

  3. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane MBJ - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    11h 2m
    $171–717

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,018.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Montego Bay, Jamaica and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Montego Bay 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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