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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane SJO - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    4h 56m

  2. Fly to Almirante Padilla Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)plane plane SJO - RCH
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    9h 18m
    $158–334

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Cacique to Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedesbus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Gran Terminal Nacional de Transportebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte to Sabanitasbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    7d 2h
    $800–838

  4. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane SJO - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    5h 52m
    $278–480

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,207.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from San Jose Airport (SJO) 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 take a bus from El Cacique to Terminal Santa Marta via Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes, Terminal Tica Bus, Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte, Sabanitas, Portobelo, Portobelo, Cartagena, and Oficina Transportes Marsol in around 7d 2h.

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