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How to get fromSanta Marta to Cañaveralby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Marta to Cañaveral by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Panama Pacific International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane SMR - BLB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Penonomébus bus
    9h 32m
    $164–301

  2. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to David, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to David (DAV)plane plane BAQ - DAV
    3. Take the bus from David to Río Grandebus bus
    15h 10m
    $132–649

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Terminal de Albrookbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Penonomébus bus
    6d 11h
    $752–760

  4. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane BAQ - PTY
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Penonomébus bus
    9h 34m
    $299–559

  5. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane BAQ - BLB
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Penonomébus bus
    8h 16m
    $149–233

  6. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SMR - PTY
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Penonomébus bus
    8h 25m
    $265–465

  7. Bus to Cartagena, fly to Tocumen International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane CTG - PTY
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Penonomébus bus
    13h 22m
    $292–558

  8. Bus to Cartagena, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane CTG - BLB
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Penonomébus bus
    12h 9m
    $147–212

  9. Bus, ferry via Cartagena

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Terminal de Albrookbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Penonomébus bus
    6d 12h
    $742–760

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Cañaveral, Coclé, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to Cañaveral. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Ruta 03 - Parada 77, walk to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB), take the taxi to Terminal de Albrook, take the bus to Penonomé, then take the taxi to Cañaveral. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Cañaveral via Oficina Transportes Marsol, Cartagena, Portobelo, Portobelo, Sabanitas, Terminal de Albrook, and Penonomé in around 6d 11h.

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