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How to get fromSanta Marta to La Guajiraby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Marta to La Guajira by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Bosconia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Bosconiabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Bosconia to La Guajirataxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $60–82

  2. Drive 273.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to La Guajiracar car 273.5 km
    4h 4m
    $15–21

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Marta to La Guajirataxi taxi 273.5 km
    4h 4m
    $120–150

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Cruce La Loma de Calenturasbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Cruce La Loma de Calenturas to La Guajirataxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $42–57

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  • Distance: 271.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and La Guajira, Cesar, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to La Guajira. However, you can take the bus to Bosconia then take the taxi to La Guajira. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Marta to La Guajira in around 4h 4m.

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