Cartagena to Santa Marta Bus

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Cartagena to Santa Marta Route Summary

Cartagena to Santa Marta bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 49 daily bus departures available, including 21 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cartagena bus station at 05:00h, arriving at Santa Marta bus station at 11:00h the same day. While 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 228 km
Average Trip Duration 05h 32min
Total Departures 49
Popular Operators Copetran, Unitransco
Lowest Price €13
Transportation Options Bus, Plane, Minivan



Getting from Cartagena and Santa Marta by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cartagena and Santa Marta is 228 km. The fastest bus which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 03:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:20h. 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 21 night buses from Cartagena to Santa Marta. The overnight buses 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:
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Bus companies operating the Cartagena to Santa Marta 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.

Copetran
5.6 Expreso Brasilia
Unitransco
CTG Tours
Expreso Brasilia
Expreso Almirante Padilla

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.
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  Cartagena

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cartagena here

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  Santa Marta

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Santa Marta here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €13 (One-Way) or €26 (Return).

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