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

The cheapest way to get from Tumaco to Cartagena is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 2 days 1h.

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 9m and costs $70 - $340.

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 and Terminal Salitre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Tumaco to Cartagena?

The distance between Tumaco and Cartagena is 1044 km. The road distance is 1701.3 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 and taxi which takes 41h 28m and costs $550 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 9m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 2 days 1h.

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 1701 km. It takes approximately 28h 24m to drive from Tumaco to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3396+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Tumaco to Cartagena - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tumaco to Cartagena by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly to Cartagena
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1. Fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane TCO - CTG
4h 9m
$74–335
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
$553–594
Drive 1,701.3 km
1. Drive from Tumaco to Cartagenacar 1,701.3 km
28h 24m
$203–292
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
7h 6m
$294–509
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 de Transporte de Cartagenabus
2d 1h
$107–168

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

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,044.1 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Satena, JetSMART, and three other airlines fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Cartagena (CTG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tumaco to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminal de Pasto and Terminal Salitre in around 2d 1h.

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