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How to get fromWashington to Santa Martaby plane, bus, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Santa Marta by plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane DCA - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    8h 51m
    $247–967

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane IAD - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    11h 48m
    $151–627

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane DCA - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    12h 50m
    $261–934

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane IAD - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    11h 42m

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane BWI - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    11h 31m
    $171–1,269

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,224.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Santa Marta. However, you can fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta. Alternatively, you can fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Carrera 4, take the bus to Frente Hotel Costa Azul, walk to Oficina Transportes Marsol, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta.

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