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How to get fromSanta Marta to Barúby bus, taxi, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Marta to Barú by bus, taxi, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Ciénagabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ciénaga to Barútaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    $75–90

  2. Drive 259.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Barúcar car 259.8 km
    4h 26m
    $14–20

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Marta to Barútaxi taxi 259.8 km
    4h 26m
    $140–170

  4. Bus, taxi via Barranquilla

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Barútaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $46–84

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Barútaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $62–72

  6. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Isla del Encanto, Barúferry ferry Islas Del Rosario – Isla Privada Del Encanto
    9h 22m
    $113–123

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 276.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Barú, Bolívar, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to Barú. However, you can take the bus to Ciénaga then take the taxi to Barú. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Marta to Barú in around 4h 26m.

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