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

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There are 3 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 22m
    $131–553

  2. 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
    14h 47m
    $139–577

  3. 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 27m
    $198–664

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,108.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

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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