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How to get fromSanta Marta to Rio de Janeiroby plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Marta to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane SMR - SDU
    13h 11m
    R$1,300–4,800

  2. Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane SMR - GIG
    13h 12m
    R$1,255–4,468

  3. Bus via Cali

    1. Take the bus from Ciénaga to Terminal de Transporte Calibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    6d 16h
    R$2,954–4,050

  4. Drive 8,371.1 km

    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Rio de Janeirocar car 8,371.1 km
    4d 20h
    R$4,407–6,366

  5. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane BAQ - GIG
    14h 28m
    R$1,457–5,637

  6. Bus to Almirante Padilla Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão 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 Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane RCH - GIG
    16h 9m
    R$2,001–6,165

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    7d 3h
    R$3,193–4,272

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Rio de Janeirobus bus
    7d 7h
    R$3,303–4,482

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,094 km
  • Duration: 13h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Azul, and four other airlines fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Marta to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Ciénaga, Terminal de Transporte Cali, and Terminal de Omnibus Retiro in around 6d 16h.

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