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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Marta to David by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly

    best
    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
    9h 49m
    $112–627

  2. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to David (DAV)plane plane SMR - DAV
    7h 17m
    $88–482

  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 Davidbus bus
    6d 15h
    $763–795

  4. Bus to Cartagena, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to David (DAV)plane plane CTG - DAV
    12h 8m
    $115–526

  5. Bus, ferry via David

    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 Albrook to Davidbus bus
    6d 15h
    $758–767

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to David (DAV) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

Copa Airlines flies from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to David (DAV) 4 times a week.

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