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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Marta to Ecuador by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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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 39m
    $288–384

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

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    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 46m
    $102–404

  3. 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 Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquilbus bus
    44h 28m
    $822–853

  4. Drive  2,255.5 km

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

  5. 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
    $282–439

  6. 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
    8h 55m
    $124–508

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte Calibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Guayaquilbus bus
    2d 7h
    $117–191

  8. Bus via Bogotá

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Salitrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Guayaquilbus bus
    2d 10h
    $125–197

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,629.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Guayaquil via Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Ipiales, Tulcán, and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe in around 2d 7h.

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