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How to get fromSanta Marta to Ecuadorby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Marta to Ecuador by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SMR - GYE
    7h 36m
    $288–384

  2. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Ipiales, bus

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    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane SMR - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    10h 16m
    $99–351

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquilbus bus
    42h 15m
    $187–256

  4. Drive  2,255.5 km

    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Guayaquilcar car 2,255.5 km
    34h 22m
    $128–185

  5. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SMR - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    7h 31m
    $104–409

  6. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane BAQ - GYE
    8h 43m
    $282–479

  7. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane BAQ - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    9h 7m
    $124–508

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquilbus bus
    43h 20m
    $842–895

  9. Bus via Ipiales

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Guayaquilbus bus
    2d 15h
    $172–253

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,629.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Guayaquil via Terminal Cúcuta, Cúcuta, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, and Quito Terminal Carcelén in around 42h 15m.

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