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How to get fromSanta Marta to Rosario Islandsby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Marta to Rosario Islands by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Barranquilla

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Islas del Rosarioferry ferry
    7h 14m

  2. Fly, Tour

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SMR - CTG
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Pao Paoferry ferry
    8h 41m
    $131–216

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Islas del Rosarioferry ferry Cartagena - Islas del Rosario
    8h 30m

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Rosario Islands, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to Rosario Islands. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, take the bus to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, walk to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, then take the ferry to Islas del Rosario. Alternatively, you can take the line 3 bus to Ruta 03 - Parada 77, walk to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Ferreteria Crespo, take the bus to Estación La Bodeguita, walk to Cartagena, then take the ferry to Pao Pao.

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