Cartagena to Santa Marta Bus and Coach
Cartagena to Santa Marta
Santa Marta to Cartagena
Cartagena to Santa Marta Route Overview
Cartagena to Santa Marta bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 49 daily bus departures available, including 21 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cartagena at 05:00h, arriving at Santa Marta at 11:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 04:15h the following day.
Departure station and country
Cartagena, Colombia
Arrival station and country
Santa Marta, Colombia
Travel Distance
142 mi
Average Trip Duration
05h 32min
Total Departures
49
Popular Operators
Copetran, Unitransco
Lowest Price
£11
Transportation Options
Coach, Plane, Minivan
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Cartagena to Santa Marta:
05:00
Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)
6h 0min
11:00
Terminal de Transportes Santa Marta
from
15.8904
HRK
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05:45
Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)
6h 0min
11:45
Terminal de Transportes Santa Marta
from
15.8904
HRK
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07:15
Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)
6h 0min
13:15
Terminal de Transportes Santa Marta
from
15.8904
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10:15
Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)
6h 0min
16:15
Terminal de Transportes Santa Marta
from
15.8904
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05:00
Cartagena
4h 34min
DIRECT
09:34
Santa Marta
from
15.8215
HRK
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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 07:20h. 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 21 overnight coaches from Cartagena to Santa Marta.
The overnight coaches depart between 18:15 and 23:00 and arrive between 00:04 and 04:15
the same day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Santa Marta:
19:30
Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)
6h 0min
01:30
Terminal de Transportes Santa Marta
from
15.8904
HRK
M-ticket
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20:00
Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)
6h 0min
02:00
Terminal de Transportes Santa Marta
from
15.8904
HRK
M-ticket
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22:00
Terminal de Transportes de Cartagena
3h 45min
01:45
Terminal de Transportes Santa Marta
from
13.4666
HRK
M-ticket
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20:00
Cartagena
4h 34min
DIRECT
00:34
Santa Marta
from
15.8215
HRK
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20:30
Cartagena
5h 15min
DIRECT
01:45
Santa Marta
from
15.9659
HRK
Best offer on 22. Apr
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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.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.
Cheapest tickets
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:Adult ticket: £11 (One-Way) or £22 (Return).
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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: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:Frequently asked questions
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