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How to get fromSanta Marta Airport (SMR) to Cartagenaby bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Cartagena by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Barranquilla

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ciénaga to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    4h 26m
    $27–62

  2. Drive 207.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Cartagenacar car 207.4 km
    3h 12m
    $11–16

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Marta-SMR to Cartagenarideshare rideshare 207.4 km
    3h 12m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Cartagenataxi taxi 207.4 km
    3h 12m
    $110–140

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    7h 4m

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    8h 4m

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Map of how to get from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Cartagena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Santa Marta Airport (SMR), Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Ciénaga and Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla in around 4h 26m.

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