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How to get fromSanta Marta to Ayapelby bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Marta to Ayapel by bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Sincelejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sincelejo to Ayapelbus bus
    8h 45m
    $32–45

  2. Drive 523.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Ayapelcar car 523.1 km
    7h 48m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to San Marcosbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Marcos to Ayapelferry ferry
    15h

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  • Distance: 525.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Ayapel, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Ayapel via Sincelejo in around 8h 45m.

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