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How to get fromSanta Marta Airport (SMR) to El Rioby plane, taxi, bus, car, or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to El Rio by plane, taxi, bus, car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane SMR - MDE
    2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Amalfitaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $191–386

  2. Drive 714.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to El Riocar car 714.3 km
    11h 8m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ciénaga to Puerto Valdiviabus bus
    2. Drive from Puerto Valdivia to El Riocar car
    14h 24m
    $55–87

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Marta-SMR to El Riorideshare rideshare 714.3 km
    11h 8m

  5. Bus, drive via Yarumal

    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 Yarumalbus bus
    3. Drive from Yarumal to El Riocar car
    16h 54m

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to El Rio. However, you can fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE), walk to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport, take the taxi to Medellín, take the taxi to Amalfi, then take the taxi to El Rio. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to El Rio via Ciénaga and Puerto Valdivia in around 14h 24m.

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