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How to get fromNicaragua to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Nicaragua to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane MGA - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    9h 32m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane MGA - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    11h 29m
    $419–629

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    7d 10h
    $831–883

Managua Airport (MGA) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nicaragua to Santa Marta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,429.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Nicaragua and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Nicaragua to Santa Marta. However, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) 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 a bus from Managua to Terminal Santa Marta via Terminal TransNica, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Albrook, Panama City, Sabanitas, Portobelo, Portobelo, Cartagena, and Oficina Transportes Marsol in around 7d 10h.

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