Bus Tickets from Cartagena, CO to Santa Marta, CO

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: CopetranCopetran
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: CopetranCopetran
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: CopetranCopetran
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: UnitranscoUnitransco
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: SANTA MARTA
    Operated by: Expreso Brasilia Expreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cartagena, CO to Santa Marta, CO: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$18
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 34m
Number of daily buses43
Earliest bus departure12:00am
Distance167 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Cartagena to Santa Marta Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cartagena, CO - Santa Marta, CO

  1. What is the distance between Cartagena and Santa Marta?

    The distance between Cartagena and Santa Marta is approximately 166 km (103 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

    Buses departing from Terminal de Cartagena in Cartagena will take you to Terminal Santa Marta in Santa Marta.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-31
US$14
08-01
US$13
Today
US$13
08-03
US$13
08-04
US$13
08-05
US$13
08-06
US$13
08-07
US$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cartagena, CO to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cartagena, CO to Santa Marta, CO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$22 for a bus ticket from Cartagena, CO to Santa Marta, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13 which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually MASL will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cartagena to Santa Marta.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cartagena to Santa Marta, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cartagena to Santa Marta that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cartagena to Santa Marta while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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