Medellin to Santa Marta Bus
Medellin to Santa Marta
Santa Marta to Medellin
Medellin to Santa Marta Route Summary
Medellin to Santa Marta bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 20 daily bus departures available, including 20 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Medellin bus station at 09:15h, arriving at Santa Marta bus station at 02:15h the following day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 14:00h the following day.
Departure station and country
Medellin, Colombia
Arrival station and country
Santa Marta, Colombia
Travel Distance
829 km
Average Trip Duration
16h 52min
Total Departures
20
Popular Operators
Flota La Macarena, Rapido Ochoa
Lowest Price
€43
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
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Getting from Medellin and Santa Marta by bus
The shortest travel distance between Medellin and Santa Marta is 829 km. The fastest bus which departs at 18:01 has a travel time of 15:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 18:15h. 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 Santa Marta earlier, there
are 20 night buses from Medellin to Santa Marta.
The overnight buses depart between and 22:00 and arrive between 02:15 and 14:00
the same day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 13:31, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Medellin to Santa Marta 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.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Medellin 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: €43 (One-Way) or €86 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Medellin
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Medellin, 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
What is the distance between Medellin and Santa Marta?
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When do the earliest and latest bus leave Medellin?
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