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How to get fromSanta Marta to Isla Palmaby bus, taxi, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Marta to Isla Palma by bus, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi, Tour

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Sincelejobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Sincelejo to Santiago de Tolútaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Santiago de Tolú to Isla Palmaferry ferry
    6h 23m

  2. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Tolúbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Santiago de Tolú to Isla Palmaferry ferry
    11h 13m

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  • Distance: 389.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to Isla Palma. However, you can take the bus to Sincelejo, take the taxi to Santiago de Tolú, then take the ferry to Isla Palma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Isla Palma via Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, Tolú, and Santiago de Tolú in around 11h 13m.

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