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How to get fromDavid to Santa Martaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from David to Santa Marta by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane DAV - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    4h 58m

  2. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane DAV - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    6h 34m
    $117–634

  3. Bus, ferry via Portobelo

    1. Take the bus from David to Panama Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panama City 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
    6d 15h
    $761–793

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from David to Albrookbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Puerto Lindobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Puerto Lindo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    6d 16h
    $757–765

David (DAV) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,063.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between David, Panama and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from David to Santa Marta. However, you can take the taxi to David (DAV) 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 David to Terminal Santa Marta via Panama City, Sabanitas, Portobelo, Portobelo, Cartagena, and Oficina Transportes Marsol in around 6d 15h.

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