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How to get fromSanta Marta to Galápagos Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Marta to Galápagos Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport

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    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane SMR - SCY
    16h 26m
    $380–1,400

  2. 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 San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane BAQ - SCY
    11h 7m
    $610–2,324

  3. Bus to Almirante Padilla Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus bus
    2. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane RCH - SCY
    20h 28m
    $468–1,730

  4. Bus to Valledupar, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Valleduparbus bus
    2. Fly from Valledupar (VUP) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane VUP - SCY
    21h 29m
    $520–1,933

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,182.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 26m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., AeroRepública, and JetSMART fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) once daily.

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