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How to get fromPunta Cana to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Punta Cana to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane PUJ - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    8h 29m

  2. Fly Punta Cana International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane PUJ - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    9h 30m
    $129–648

  3. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane SDQ - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    9h 50m

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,155.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Punta Cana to Santa Marta. However, you can take the shuttle to Punta Cana Airport, walk to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) 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 Punta Cana Airport, walk to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) 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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