Cartagena to Santa Marta Bus
Cartagena to Santa Marta
Santa Marta to Cartagena
Cartagena to Santa Marta Route Summary
Cartagena to Santa Marta bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 26 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Cartagena bus station at 05:00h, arriving at Santa Marta bus station at 09:34h the same day. While 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
26
Popular Operators
Copetran, Unitransco
Lowest Price
$13
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane, Minivan
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Cartagena to Santa Marta:
15:15
Cartagena
4h 30min
DIRECT
19:45
Santa Marta
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13.99 €
1
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05:00
Cartagena
4h 34min
DIRECT
09:34
Santa Marta
fromÂ
11.86 €
1
Best offer on 29. Dec
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06:30
Cartagena
5h 15min
DIRECT
11:45
Santa Marta
fromÂ
11.99 €
1
Best offer on 29. Dec
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07:15
Cartagena
4h 34min
DIRECT
11:49
Santa Marta
fromÂ
11.86 €
1
Best offer on 29. Dec
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08:45
Cartagena
4h 34min
DIRECT
13:19
Santa Marta
fromÂ
11.86 €
1
Best offer on 29. Dec
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Getting from Cartagena and Santa Marta by bus
The shortest travel distance between Cartagena and Santa Marta is 142 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 03:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:15h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Santa Marta earlier, there
are 17 night buses from Cartagena to Santa Marta.
The overnight buses depart between 20:00 and 22:15 and arrive between 00:30 and 02:45
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Santa Marta:
Bus companies operating the Cartagena to Santa Marta route
There is a total of 6 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Cartagena or Santa Marta bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $13 (One-Way) or $26 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Cartagena
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Cartagena, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Santa Marta
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Santa Marta, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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