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Cartagena to Santa Marta Bus and Coach

Q: What is the distance between Cartagena and Santa Marta?

The distance between these two places is a total of 142 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Cartagena and Santa Marta?

The average travel time between the stations is 04:30 hours.

Q: How much is a bus ticket from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

The price of a bus ticket from Cartagena to Santa Marta ranges from £10 to £50.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

The average number of daily departures is 42. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: How many direct buses are there from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

There are 28 from Cartagena to Santa Marta. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How can I travel from Cartagena to Santa Marta by bus?

To travel from Cartagena to Santa Marta by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Q: How can I find which buses operate between Cartagena and Santa Marta?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the first and last buses leave Cartagena?

The first bus departs at 05:00, and the last bus departs at 22:15.

Q: Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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Cartagena to Santa Marta Route Overview

Cartagena to Santa Marta bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 42 daily bus departures available, including 19 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cartagena at 05:00h, arriving at Santa Marta at 09:34h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:15h, arriving at 02:45h the following day.

Departure station and country Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival station and country Santa Marta, Colombia

Travel Distance 142 mi

Average Trip Duration 04h 30min

Total Departures 42

Popular Operators Copetran, Unitransco

Lowest Price £10

Transportation Options Coach, Plane, Minivan

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Cartagena to Santa Marta:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

05:00 Cartagena

4h 0min

DIRECT

09:00 Santa Marta

CTG Tours

from 58.27 HRK

Best offer on 07. Jan

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05:45 Cartagena

5h 15min

DIRECT

11:00 Santa Marta

Unitransco

from 13.82 HRK

Best offer on 29. Nov

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07:15 Cartagena

4h 34min

DIRECT

11:49 Santa Marta

Expreso Brasilia

from 13.82 HRK

Best offer on 29. Nov

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08:45 Cartagena

4h 34min

DIRECT

13:19 Santa Marta

Expreso Brasilia

from 13.82 HRK

Best offer on 29. Nov

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09:30 Cartagena

5h 0min

DIRECT

14:30 Santa Marta

Expreso Almirante Padilla

from 11.69 HRK

Best offer on 30. Nov

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Traveling by coach from Cartagena to Santa Marta

The shortest travel distance between Cartagena and Santa Marta is 142 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 03:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:15h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Santa Marta earlier, there are 19 overnight coaches from Cartagena to Santa Marta. The overnight coaches depart between 19:30 and 22:15 and arrive between 00:04 and 02:45 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Santa Marta:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

19:30 Cartagena

4h 34min

DIRECT

00:04 Santa Marta

Expreso Brasilia

from 13.82 HRK

Best offer on 29. Nov

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20:30 Cartagena

5h 15min

DIRECT

01:45 Santa Marta

Unitransco

from 13.82 HRK

Best offer on 29. Nov

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22:00 Cartagena

3h 45min

DIRECT

01:45 Santa Marta

Copetran

from 13.6 HRK

Best offer on 29. Nov

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22:15 Cartagena

4h 30min

DIRECT

02:45 Santa Marta

Unitransco

from 13.82 HRK

Best offer on 29. Nov

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Bus companies operating the Cartagena to Santa Marta route

There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

Copetran

Unitransco

Flota La Macarena

Unitransco

CTG Tours

Expreso Brasilia

3.8 Expreso Almirante Padilla

Copetran

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cartagena or Santa Marta coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Cartagena

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cartagena here

Santa Marta

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Santa Marta here

Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £10 (One-Way) or £20 (Return).

Travel reviews for Cartagena to Santa Marta bus

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Other popular destinations from Cartagena

If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Cartagena, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:

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Other popular destinations from Santa Marta

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Santa Marta, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:

Santa Marta - Bogota

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Santa Marta - Bucaramanga

Santa Marta - Riohacha

Santa Marta - Maicao

Santa Marta - Medellin

Santa Marta - Valledupar