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How to get fromValledupar to Cartagenaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Valledupar to Cartagena by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus via Fundación

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Valledupar to Fundacióntaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Fundación to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    8h 45m
    $57–76

  2. Drive  368.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valledupar to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenacar car 368.5 km
    5h 39m
    $44–64

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Valledupar to Terminal de Transportes de Valledupartaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    9h 5m
    $50–66

  4. Taxi, bus via El Copey

    1. Take the taxi from Valledupar to El Copeytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from El Copey to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    9h 50m
    $50–69

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Map of how to get from Valledupar to Cartagena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 355.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Valledupar to Cartagena. However, you can take the taxi to Fundación then take the bus to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena. Alternatively, you can drive from Valledupar to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena in around 5h 39m.

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