Santa Marta to Barranquilla bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 15 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta bus station at 08:00h, arriving at Barranquilla bus station at 10:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 00:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Santa Marta, Colombia
Arrival station and country
Barranquilla, Colombia
Travel Distance
65 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 20min
Total Departures
15
Popular Operators
Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco
Lowest Price
$6
Transportation Options
Bus, Minivan
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Getting from Santa Marta and Barranquilla by bus
The shortest travel distance between Santa Marta and Barranquilla is 65 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 18:15 has a travel time of 01:45h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:55h.
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 Barranquilla earlier, there
are 2 night buses from Santa Marta to Barranquilla.
The overnight buses depart between and 22:00 and arrive at 00:30
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Santa Marta to Barranquilla route
There is a total of 4 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.
For more details about Santa Marta or Barranquilla bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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Santa Marta
You can see information about the departure station and stops Santa Marta here
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Barranquilla
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Barranquilla here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $6 (One-Way)
or $12 (Return).
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