Rome2Rio

How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Santa Martaby plane or bus

Find Transport to Santa Marta

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Santa Marta by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane CUN - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    9h 55m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane CUN - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    10h 31m
    $297–701

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa del Carmen to Santa Marta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,909.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Playa del Carmen to Santa Marta. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 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 the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.