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How to get fromCosta Rica to Palominoby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to Palomino by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane SJO - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 04 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Palominobus bus
    9h 25m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane SJO - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Palominobus bus
    10h 33m
    $84–370

  3. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane SJO - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Palominobus bus
    12h 9m
    $231–432

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,290.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Palomino, La Guajira, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Palomino. However, you can take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), walk to Ruta 15 - Parada 04, take the bus to Ruta 15 - Parada 39, walk to Terminal Santa Marta, then take the bus to Palomino. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta, then take the bus to Palomino.

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