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How to get fromSanta Marta to Isla de Rosarioby bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Marta to Isla de Rosario by bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, Tour

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Ciénagabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ciénaga to Cartagenataxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Isla de Rosarioferry ferry
    6h 14m
    $150–160

  2. Bus, Tour

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Isla de Rosarioferry ferry Islas Del Rosario – Isla Privada Del Encanto / ...
    8h 29m
    $108–117

  3. Fly, Tour

    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SMR - CTG
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Isla de Rosarioferry ferry
    8h 18m
    $128–213

  4. Bus, Tour via Barranquilla

    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 de Cartagenabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Isla de Rosarioferry ferry
    6h 43m
    $118–151

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Marta to Isla de Rosario.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to Isla de Rosario. However, you can take the bus to Ciénaga, take the taxi to Cartagena, then take the ferry to Isla de Rosario. Alternatively, you can take the line 3 bus to Ruta 03 - Parada 77, walk to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Ferreteria Crespo, take the bus to Estación La Bodeguita, walk to Cartagena, then take the ferry to Isla de Rosario.

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