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How to get fromSanta Marta to Colónby plane, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Marta to Colón by plane, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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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 Panama City to Colónbus bus
    8h 48m
    $148–238

  2. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SMR - PTY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    7h 27m
    $132–362

  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 Portobelo to Colónbus bus
    6d 7h
    $739–741

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

    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 a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    8h 32m
    $325–558

  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 Panama City to Colónbus bus
    6h 51m
    $167–226

  6. Bus to Cartagena, fly to Tocumen International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    12h 26m
    $317–517

  7. 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 Portobelo to Colónbus bus
    6d 8h
    $729–741

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 727.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to Colón. 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 Panama City, then take the bus to Colón. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Colón via Oficina Transportes Marsol, Cartagena, Portobelo, and Portobelo in around 6d 7h.

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