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How to get fromSanta Marta to Brazilby plane, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Marta to Brazil by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Manaus

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    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Manaus (MAO)plane plane SMR - MAO
    8h 47m
    R$753–3,075

  2. Bus via Cali

    1. Take the bus from Ciénaga to Terminal de Transporte Calibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    6d 16h
    R$2,933–3,898

  3. Drive  8,370.6 km

    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Rio de Janeirocar car 8,370.6 km
    4d 19h
    R$4,237–6,120

  4. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Manaus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Manaus (MAO)plane plane BAQ - MAO
    10h 49m
    R$1,597–4,179

  5. Bus to Almirante Padilla Airport, fly to Manaus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus bus
    2. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Manaus (MAO)plane plane RCH - MAO
    11h 15m
    R$1,437–5,704

  6. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Brasilia International Airport

    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)plane plane SMR - BSB
    10h 16m
    R$1,623–4,775

  7. Bus to Cartagena, fly to Manaus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Manaus (MAO)plane plane CTG - MAO
    13h 38m
    R$1,906–3,121

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    7d 2h
    R$3,081–4,104

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Rio de Janeirobus bus
    7d 6h
    R$3,136–4,299

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Manaus (MAO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR$703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,251.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Manaus (MAO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Marta to Tiradentes via Ciénaga, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, Rio De Janeiro, and Rodoviaria in around 6d 16h.

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