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How to get fromSanta Monica to Cartagenaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Cartagena by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cartagena

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane LAX - CTG
    12h 23m
    $121–483

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Cartagena

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane BUR - CTG
    18h 18m
    $154–604

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane LAX - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    15h 19m
    $141–517

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Cartagena

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SAN - CTG
    17h 2m
    $188–604

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,108.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Cartagena, Colombia?

Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cartagena (CTG) 5 times a day.

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