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How to get fromSanta Marta to Nicaraguaby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Marta to Nicaragua by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly

    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
    9h 3m
    $120–573

  2. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SMR - MGA
    11h 42m
    $90–450

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus bus
    7d 10h
    $828–885

  4. Bus to Cartagena, fly

    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
    12h 30m
    $392–582

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,380.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

Copa Airlines flies from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Managua Airport (MGA) 3 times a week.

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