How to get fromSanta Marta to Panama Cityby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Marta to Panama City by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Panama Pacific International Airport
best
1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane SMR - BLB
7h 28m
$148–236
Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SMR - PTY
5h 16m
$85–315
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus
2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry
3. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar
6d 8h
$746–753
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane BAQ - PTY
7h 7m
$278–512
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane BAQ - BLB
6h 18m
$167–225
Bus, ferry, drive via Cartagena
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry
3. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar
6d 9h
$731–748

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) flights

16Weekly Planes

7h 11mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657.7 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia and Panama City, Panama?

AeroRepública, JetSMART, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) twice daily.

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Panama City, Panama(opens in a new window)

Panama City, also known as Panama (or Panamá in Spanish), is the capital and largest city of Panama. It has a total population of 1,938,000, with over 1,500,000 in its urban area. The city is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of Panama. The city is the political and administrative center of the country, as well as a hub for banking and commerce.

Places to stay in Panama City

Plaza Paitilla Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Megapolis Hotel Panama(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Global Hotel Panama(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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