Santa Marta to Riohacha bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 37 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta at 04:30h, arriving at Riohacha at 06:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 00:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Santa Marta, Colombia
Arrival station and country
Riohacha, Colombia
Travel Distance
106 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 52min
Total Departures
37
Popular Operators
Unitransco, Unitransco
Lowest Price
£13
Transportation Options
Coach
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Traveling by coach from Santa Marta to Riohacha
The shortest travel distance between Santa Marta and Riohacha is 106 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 18:40 has a travel time of 00:45h.
The longest travel time on the route is 05:00h.
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 Riohacha earlier, there
are 2 overnight coaches from Santa Marta to Riohacha.
The overnight coaches depart between and 23:00 and arrive between 00:10 and 00:30
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Santa Marta to Riohacha route
There are 3 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.
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Other popular destinations from Santa Marta
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