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How to get fromSanta Marta to Leónby bus, plane, shuttle, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Marta to León by bus, plane, shuttle, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane BAQ - MGA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to Leónshuttle bus
    11h 42m
    $579–773

  2. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SMR - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to Leónshuttle bus
    14h 21m
    $242–608

  3. Bus, ferry, drive, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    3. Drive from Portobelo to Terminal Tica Bus Panamácar car
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    6. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Leónshuttle bus
    7d 14h
    $1,080–1,114

  4. Bus to Cartagena, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane CTG - MGA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to Leónshuttle bus
    15h 9m
    $541–731

  5. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    3. Drive from Portobelo to Terminal Tica Bus Panamácar car
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Leónbus bus
    8d 3h
    $836–882

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,447.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and León, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to León. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, take the taxi to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Managua Airport, then take the shuttle to León. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to León via Oficina Transportes Marsol, Cartagena, Portobelo, Terminal Tica Bus Panamá, Terminal Tica Bus San José, Terminal Pulmitan De Liberia, Peñas Blancas, and Peñas Blancas in around 7d 14h.

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