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How to get fromSanta Marta to El Reténby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Marta to El Retén by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 12 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruta 12 - Parada 24 to Ruta 12 - Parada 69bus bus 12
    2. Take the taxi from Ruta 12 - Parada 69 to El Reténtaxi taxi
    2h 24m

  2. Drive 96.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to El Reténcar car 96.8 km
    1h 22m
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Marta to El Reténtaxi taxi 96.8 km
    1h 22m
    $40–55

  4. Line 12 bus, taxi via Ruta 12 - Parada 23

    1. Take the bus from Ruta 12 - Parada 23 to Ruta 12 - Parada 69bus bus 12
    2. Take the taxi from Ruta 12 - Parada 69 to El Reténtaxi taxi
    2h 25m

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  • Distance: 113.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and El Retén, Magdalena, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to El Retén. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Ruta 12 - Parada 69 then take the taxi to El Retén. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Marta to El Retén in around 1h 22m.

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