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How to get fromSanta Marta to Isla Barúby bus, taxi, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Marta to Isla Barú by bus, taxi, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Ciénagabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ciénaga to Isla Barútaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $65–80

  2. Drive 246.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Isla Barúcar car 246.1 km
    3h 58m
    $13–19

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Marta to Isla Barútaxi taxi 246.1 km
    3h 58m
    $130–160

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    6h 6m
    $55–60

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, Baruferry ferry Isla Del Rosario Y Playa Tranquila En Lancha Plan Full
    9h 22m
    $112–121

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Marta to Isla Barú.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Isla Barú, Colombia?

Transportes Marsol operates a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsol every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33 and the journey takes 5h.

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