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How to get fromSanta Marta to El Rioby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Marta to El Rio by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane SMR - MDE
    2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Amalfitaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $193–388

  2. Drive 728.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Marta to El Riocar car 728.2 km
    11h 16m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, drive via Sincelejo

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Sincelejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sincelejo to Tarazábus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tarazá to Yarumalbus bus
    4. Drive from Yarumal to El Riocar car
    14h 1m
    $56–91

  4. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane BAQ - MDE
    3. Take the taxi from Medellín to Amalfitaxi taxi
    8h 59m
    $196–376

  5. Bus to Almirante Padilla Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus bus
    2. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane RCH - MDE
    3. Take the taxi from Medellín to Amalfitaxi taxi
    10h 1m
    $259–532

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Yarumalbus bus
    2. Drive from Yarumal to El Riocar car
    14h 49m
    $44–63

  7. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Yarumalbus bus
    2. Drive from Yarumal to El Riocar car
    14h 49m
    $43–63

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 740.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and El Rio, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to El Rio. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Ruta 03 - Parada 77, walk to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE), walk to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport, take the taxi to Medellín, take the taxi to Amalfi, then take the taxi to El Rio. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to El Rio via Sincelejo, Tarazá, Tarazá, and Yarumal in around 14h 1m.

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