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How to get fromSanta Marta to Punta Canaby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Marta to Punta Cana by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane SMR - PUJ
    8h 39m
    $378–742

  2. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Punta Cana International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane BAQ - PUJ
    9h 49m
    $129–648

  3. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane plane SMR - SDQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Punta Canashuttle bus
    10h 3m
    $238–634

  4. Bus to Almirante Padilla Airport, fly to Punta Cana International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus bus
    2. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane RCH - PUJ
    12h 20m
    $208–1,003

  5. Bus to Cartagena, fly to Punta Cana International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)plane plane CTG - PUJ
    13h 31m
    $131–556

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,065.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic?

AeroRepública, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and five other airlines fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) twice daily.

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