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How to get fromSanta Marta to Santiago de Cubaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Marta to Santiago de Cuba by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to José Martí International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Varadero to Havana Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU)plane plane HAV - SCU
    7h 4m
    $478–1,324

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varadero to Matanzasbus bus La Habana
    2. Take the train from Matanzas to Santiago de Cubatrain train 11
    18h 18m
    $12–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varadero to Matanzasbus bus La Habana
    2. Take the bus from Matanzas to Santiago de Cubabus bus Matanzas
    13h 2m
    $13–22

  4. Drive 777.4 km

    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Santiago de Cubacar car 777.4 km
    11h 35m
    $89–128

  5. Bus to Abel Santamaría Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Varadero to Santa Clarabus bus
    2. Fly from Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU)plane plane SNU - SCU
    25h 35m
    $117–501

  6. Bus via Las Tunas

    1. Take the bus from Varadero to Las Tunasbus bus La Habana
    2. Take the bus from Las Tunas to Servicentro Martíbus bus Nuevitas
    14h 42m
    $41–151

José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 937 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Matanzas, Cuba and Santiago de Cuba?

You can take a bus from Santa Marta to Santiago de Cuba via 37, Varadero, Matanzas, and Matanzas in around 13h 2m.

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