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How to get fromSanta Marta to Punta Gallinasby bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Marta to Punta Gallinas by bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Uribiabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Uribia to Cabo de La Velashuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cabo de La Vela to Punta Gallinastaxi taxi
    14h 11m
    $114–144

  2. Drive  405.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Punta Gallinascar car 405.5 km
    10h 58m
    $22–31

  3. Fly, bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)plane plane SMR - RCH
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Uribiabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Uribia to Cabo de La Velashuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cabo de La Vela to Punta Gallinastaxi taxi
    16h 52m
    $205–630

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Punta Gallinas, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to Punta Gallinas. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha, take the bus to Uribia, walk to Uribia, take the shuttle to Cabo de La Vela, then take the taxi to Punta Gallinas. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Marta to Punta Gallinas in around 10h 58m.

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