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There are 2 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 Cartagena, bus

    cheapest
    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
    12h 11m
    $161–673

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest 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 Cartagena (CTG), walk to Vivero Rincon del Mar, take the bus to El cabrero, walk to Oficina Transportes Marsol, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta.

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