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How to get fromSan Salvador to Santa Martaby bus or plane

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane SAL - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    8h 41m

  2. Bus, fly to Cartagena

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    12h 50m
    $244–584

  3. 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 Santa Martabus bus
    10h 42m
    $290–505

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,783.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Santa Marta. However, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) 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 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 Santa Marta.

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