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How to get fromUyuni to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Uyuni to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane UYU - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    25h 49m

  2. Drive  5,428.2 km

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    1. Drive from Uyuni to Santa Martacar car 5,428.2 km
    3d 8h
    $284–410

  3. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane UYU - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    24h 52m
    $395–1,430

  4. Fly to Almirante Padilla Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)plane plane UYU - RCH
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    28h 7m
    $423–1,435

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration27h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,712 km
  • Duration: 25h 49m

What companies run services between Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Uyuni to Santa Marta. However, you can take the taxi to Uyuni Airport (UYU) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), walk to Ruta 15 - Parada 01, then take the bus to Ruta 15 - Parada 39. Alternatively, you can drive from Uyuni to Santa Marta in around 3d 8h.

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