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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Santa Marta by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane PVR - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    17h 14m

  2. Fly Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane PVR - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    14h 33m
    $160–675

  3. Fly Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane PVR - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    15h 46m
    $333–1,733

  4. Bus to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Terminal Zapopanbus bus
    2. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane GDL - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    16h 4m

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,588.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 14m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Vallarta to Santa Marta. However, you can take the bus to Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, walk to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) 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 bus to Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, walk to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta.

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