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How to get fromPanama City to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Panama Pacific International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane BLB - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    5h 31m

  2. Fly Panama Pacific International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane BLB - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    3h 42m
    $126–164

  3. Bus, Tour, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Panama City to Cartíbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartí to Sapzurroferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Sapzurro to Necocliferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Necocli to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Monteria to Sincelejobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Sincelejo to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    6d 3h

  4. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane PTY - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    6h 1m
    $277–512

  5. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane PTY - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    4h 50m

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    6d 9h
    $744–745

Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Panama City to Santa Marta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 750.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Panama City to Santa Marta. However, you can take the taxi to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) 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 Panama City to Terminal Santa Marta via Cartí, Cartí, Sapzurro, Sapzurro, Necocli, Necocli, Terminal de Transportes de Monteria, and Sincelejo in around 6d 3h.

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