Santa Marta to Cartagena Bus
Santa Marta to Cartagena
Cartagena to Santa Marta
Santa Marta to Cartagena Route Summary
Santa Marta to Cartagena bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 48 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta bus station at 07:30h, arriving at Cartagena bus station at 13:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:45h, arriving at 02:15h the following day.
Departure station and country
Santa Marta, Colombia
Arrival station and country
Cartagena, Colombia
Travel Distance
142 mi
Average Trip Duration
04h 52min
Total Departures
48
Popular Operators
Copetran, Unitransco
Lowest Price
$15
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane, Minivan
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Santa Marta to Cartagena:
11:00
Terminal de Transportes Santa Marta
6h 0min
17:00
Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)
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15.3647
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Best offer on 08. Aug
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12:00
Terminal de Transportes Santa Marta
6h 0min
18:00
Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)
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15.3647
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09:00
Santa Marta
6h 0min
DIRECT
15:00
Cartagena
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13.194
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Best offer on 11. Aug
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09:00
Santa Marta
4h 45min
DIRECT
13:45
Cartagena
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15.06
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Best offer on 20. Aug
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11:30
Santa Marta
4h 30min
DIRECT
16:00
Cartagena
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13.194
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Best offer on 11. Aug
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Getting from Santa Marta and Cartagena by bus
The shortest travel distance between Santa Marta and Cartagena is 142 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 11:15 has a travel time of 03:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. 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 Cartagena earlier, there
are 11 night buses from Santa Marta to Cartagena.
The overnight buses depart between 19:00 and 21:45 and arrive between 00:15 and 03:00
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Cartagena:
Bus companies operating the Santa Marta to Cartagena route
There is a total of 8 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 Santa Marta or Cartagena 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: $15 (One-Way) or $30 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Santa Marta
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Santa Marta, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Cartagena
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Cartagena, 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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