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How to get fromSanta Marta to Monteríaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Marta to Montería by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Sincelejo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Sincelejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sincelejo to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus bus Monteria - Sincelejo / ...
    6h 51m
    $29–42

  2. Drive  422.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Monteríacar car 422.3 km
    6h 20m
    $22–32

  3. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport

    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane plane SMR - MTR
    6h 57m
    $150–230

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal De Transporte Monteriabus bus
    7h 45m
    $30–45

  5. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane plane BAQ - MTR
    7h 59m
    $169–312

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Montería, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Monteria via Sincelejo in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., JetSMART, and LATAM Chile fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR) every 4 hours.

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