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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Martaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Marta by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane SAN - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    12h 37m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane SAN - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    14h 6m
    $206–738

  3. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SAN - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    15h 22m
    $216–702

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration14h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,103.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 37m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Santa Marta. However, you can 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 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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