Santa Marta to Bucaramanga bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 10 daily bus departures available, including 9 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta bus station at 07:00h, arriving at Bucaramanga bus station at 17:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 07:00h the following day.
Departure station and country
Santa Marta, Colombia
Arrival station and country
Bucaramanga, Colombia
Travel Distance
538 km
Average Trip Duration
10h 20min
Total Departures
10
Popular Operators
Copetran, Expreso Brasilia
Lowest Price
€24
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Getting from Santa Marta and Bucaramanga by bus
The shortest travel distance between Santa Marta and Bucaramanga is 538 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 20:30 has a travel time of 09:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 11:40h.
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 Bucaramanga earlier, there
are 9 night buses from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga.
The overnight buses depart between 14:00 and 22:00 and arrive between 01:35 and 07:30
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Santa Marta to Bucaramanga route
There is a total of 3 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
Expreso Brasilia
Copetran
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Santa Marta or Bucaramanga 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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Bucaramanga
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bucaramanga here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €24 (One-Way)
or €48 (Return).
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