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How to get fromSan Salvador to Cartagenaby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from San Salvador to Cartagena by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Cartagena

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    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SAL - CTG
    7h 1m
    $211–551

  2. Bus, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane SAL - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    11h 19m
    $289–506

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,564.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between San Salvador, El Salvador and Cartagena, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Cartagena. However, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Carrera 4, then take the bus to María Auxiliadora. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena.

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