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

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  1. Fly David to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane DAV - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    6h 2m
    $97–527

  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 43m
    $96–173

  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 4m
    $289–543

  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
    5h

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook 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
    $741–743

David (DAV) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Panama to Santa Marta. However, you can take the taxi to David (DAV) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta. 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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