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How to get fromSanta Marta to Caño Cristalesby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Marta to Caño Cristales by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA)plane plane SMR - FLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Florencia to San Vicente del Caguánbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from San Vicente del Caguán to Caño Cristalestaxi taxi
    11h 14m
    $171–564

  2. Drive 1,343 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Caño Cristalescar car 1,343 km
    22h 13m
    $71–102

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Salitrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to San Vicente del Caguánbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from San Vicente del Caguán to Caño Cristalestaxi taxi
    30h 51m
    $116–163

  4. Fly to Benito Salas Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Benito Salas Airport (NVA)plane plane SMR - NVA
    2. Drive from Benito Salas Airport (NVA) to Caño Cristalescar car
    11h 27m
    $127–457

  5. Bus, taxi via San Vicente del Caguán

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Salitrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to San Vicente del Caguánbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from San Vicente del Caguán to Caño Cristalestaxi taxi
    34h 20m
    $115–182

  6. Bus, taxi via San Vicente del Caguán #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Salitrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to San Vicente del Caguánbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from San Vicente del Caguán to Caño Cristalestaxi taxi
    36h 5m
    $129–196

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,301.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Caño Cristales, Meta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to Caño Cristales. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Ruta 03 - Parada 77, walk to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) airport, fly to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA), take the taxi to Terminal de Transportes de Florencia, take the bus to San Vicente del Caguán, then take the taxi to Caño Cristales. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Salitre, take the bus to San Vicente del Caguán, then take the taxi to Caño Cristales.

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