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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Marta to Cúcuta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)plane plane SMR - CUC
    5h 35m
    $150–334

  2. Drive  616.1 km

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    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Cúcutacar car 616.1 km
    9h 18m
    $33–47

  3. Bus via Bosconia

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Bosconiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bosconia to Aguachicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aguachica to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    13h 24m
    $58–77

  4. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)plane plane BAQ - CUC
    6h 46m
    $134–330

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    13h 30m
    $40–60

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

JetSMART, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Cúcuta via Bosconia and Aguachica in around 13h 24m.

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