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How to get fromPortobelo to Santa Martaby shuttle, plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Shuttle to Tocumen International Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Portobelo to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumenshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane PTY - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    8h 5m
    $389–594

  2. Bus to Panama Pacific International Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Terminal de Albrookbus bus
    2. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane BLB - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    7h 43m
    $126–249

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    6d 6h
    $738–739

  4. Shuttle to Tocumen International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Portobelo to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumenshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane PTY - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    6h 56m

  5. Shuttle to Tocumen International Airport, fly to Cartagena, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Portobelo to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumenshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane PTY - CTG
    3. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    12h
    $353–553

  6. Ferry, bus via Puerto Lindo

    1. Take the ferry from Puerto Lindo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    6d 6h
    $727–739

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 757.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Portobelo to Santa Marta. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, walk to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 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 ferry from Portobelo to Terminal Santa Marta via Cartagena and Oficina Transportes Marsol in around 6d 6h.

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