What is the cheapest way to get from Tumaco to Cartagena?

The cheapest way to get from Tumaco to Cartagena is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 28h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tumaco to Cartagena?

The fastest way to get from Tumaco to Cartagena is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $300 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Tumaco and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Tumaco to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Tumaco and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminal de Pasto, Terminal Salitre and Tunja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.

How far is it from Tumaco to Cartagena?

The distance between Tumaco and Cartagena is 1044 km. The road distance is 1698.5 km.

How do I travel from Tumaco to Cartagena without a car?

The best way to get from Tumaco to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 39h 5m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Tumaco to Cartagena?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Tumaco to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tumaco to Cartagena bus from?

Tumaco to Cartagena bus services, operated by Transipiales, depart from Tumaco station.

Bus or fly from Tumaco to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Tumaco to Cartagena is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $300 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 39h 5m.

Where does the Tumaco to Cartagena bus arrive?

Tumaco to Cartagena bus services, operated by Transipiales, arrive at Terminal de Pasto station.

Can I drive from Tumaco to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Tumaco to Cartagena is 1699 km. It takes approximately 28h 17m to drive from Tumaco to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3179+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Tumaco to Cartagena - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Tumaco to Cartagena by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Cartagena
best
1. Fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane TCO - CTG
4h 7m
$304–555
Drive 1,698.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tumaco to Cartagenacar 1,698.5 km
28h 17m
$89–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tumaco to Terminal de Pastobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Salitrebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Tunjabus
4. Take the bus from Tunja to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
39h 5m
$123–179
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane TCO - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
15h 16m
$367–516
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Tumaco to Terminal de Pastobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
39h 24m
$110–167
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Tumaco to Terminal de Pastobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal del Surbus
3. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagenataxi
41h 28m
$563–605

La Florida Airport (TCO) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,044.3 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Tumaco, Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia?

Easyfly, JetSMART, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Cartagena (CTG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tumaco to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminal de Pasto, Terminal Salitre, and Tunja in around 39h 5m.

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