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How to get fromCosta Rica to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

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    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 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    7h 17m

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

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    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
    8h 12m
    $278–501

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal de Albrookbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Sabanitasbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    7d
    $801–832

  4. Fly Limón International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane LIO - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    9h 21m

  5. Bus, ferry via Paso Canoas

    1. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Sabanitasbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    7d 1h
    $784–791

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,208.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Santa Marta. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 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 take a bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Santa Marta via Terminal de Albrook, Sabanitas, Portobelo, Portobelo, Cartagena, and Oficina Transportes Marsol in around 7d.

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