What's the distance between Santa Marta and Riohacha by coach?

The journey from Santa Marta to Riohacha by coach covers an approximate distance of 91 miles (146 km).

How can I get from Santa Marta to Riohacha without driving?

The best way to go from Santa Marta to Riohacha without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Santa Marta to Riohacha from US$13 | Compare & Save up to 33%

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 3 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:46	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 24m	14:10	Riohacha Bus Station	Cheapest
	18:40	SANTA MARTA	45m	19:25	Riohacha Bus Station	Fastest
	12:54	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 16m	15:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
	11:30	SANTA MARTA	2h 15m	13:45	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
Rápido Ochoa + Copetran	20:30	Terminal Santa Marta	7h	03:30	Terminal Riohacha	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 4 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	04:00	Terminal Riohacha	CheapestFastest
10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
05:30	Terminal Santa Marta	13h 30m	19:00	Terminal Riohacha	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 5 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	04:00	Terminal Riohacha	CheapestFastest
	10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
	09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
	04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
Rápido Ochoa + Copetran	08:00	Terminal Santa Marta	17h	01:00	Terminal Riohacha	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 6 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	CheapestFastest
09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
11:46	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 24m	14:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
05:30	SANTA MARTA	2h 40m	08:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 8 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	CheapestFastest
09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
11:46	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 24m	14:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
05:30	SANTA MARTA	2h 40m	08:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 9 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	CheapestFastest
09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
11:46	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 24m	14:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
05:30	SANTA MARTA	2h 40m	08:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Bus Santa Marta, CO to Riohacha: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$19

Average bus trip duration2h 40m

Number of daily buses62

Earliest bus departure00:00

Distance88 miles

Latest bus departure23:00

Compare bus companies

Unitransco

3/5728 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 728 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Unitransco ticket prices on this trip start at US$10

Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

By the time the bus was 1hr late I bought a ticket for another bus at the bus door. Much easier than booking here and more secure.

Mark B.

8 March 2024

Glad bus was late as our flight was also late. Comfortable but a cold temperature on bus.

Jerome H.

10 March 2023

The bus didnot leave at all. Staff kept me waiting. No clear answers. Finaly I went with a different compagny.

Marian V.

3 January 2020

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,907 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Based on 1907 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at US$17

Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

By the time the bus was 1hr late I bought a ticket for another bus at the bus door. Much easier than booking here and more secure.

Mark B.

8 March 2024

Glad bus was late as our flight was also late. Comfortable but a cold temperature on bus.

Jerome H.

10 March 2023

The bus didnot leave at all. Staff kept me waiting. No clear answers. Finaly I went with a different compagny.

Marian V.

3 January 2020

Copetran

3/51,004 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.3

Based on 13 reviews, Copetran was rated 3.1 stars for this trip. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at US$22, with the trip lasting on average 661.

Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

By the time the bus was 1hr late I bought a ticket for another bus at the bus door. Much easier than booking here and more secure.

Mark B.

8 March 2024

Glad bus was late as our flight was also late. Comfortable but a cold temperature on bus.

Jerome H.

10 March 2023

The bus didnot leave at all. Staff kept me waiting. No clear answers. Finaly I went with a different compagny.

Marian V.

3 January 2020

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5614 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.4

Based on 614 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Rapido Ochoa ticket prices on this trip start at US$13

Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

By the time the bus was 1hr late I bought a ticket for another bus at the bus door. Much easier than booking here and more secure.

Mark B.

8 March 2024

Glad bus was late as our flight was also late. Comfortable but a cold temperature on bus.

Jerome H.

10 March 2023

The bus didnot leave at all. Staff kept me waiting. No clear answers. Finaly I went with a different compagny.

Marian V.

3 January 2020

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5195 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.8

WiFi0.2

Based on 195 reviews, the company was rated 1.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Almirante Padilla S.A. ticket prices on this trip start at US$13

Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

By the time the bus was 1hr late I bought a ticket for another bus at the bus door. Much easier than booking here and more secure.

Mark B.

8 March 2024

Glad bus was late as our flight was also late. Comfortable but a cold temperature on bus.

Jerome H.

10 March 2023

The bus didnot leave at all. Staff kept me waiting. No clear answers. Finaly I went with a different compagny.

Marian V.

3 January 2020

CO Bus Companies: Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Coomotor, Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco, Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira

Santa Marta to Riohacha Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Santa Marta to Riohacha, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Riohacha?

Stops in Santa Marta

A - Terminal Santa Marta

Stops in Riohacha

A - Terminal Riohacha

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

What's the distance between Santa Marta and Riohacha by coach?
The journey from Santa Marta to Riohacha by coach covers an approximate distance of 91 miles (146 km).
How can I get from Santa Marta to Riohacha without driving?
The best way to go from Santa Marta to Riohacha without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/09

US$15

02/09

US$13

Today

US$13

04/09

US$13

05/09

US$13

06/09

US$13

07/09

US$13

08/09

US$13

The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Riohacha was searched and found on 6 Sept 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 Santa Marta, CO to Riohacha as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$19 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to Riohacha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13, which is on 2025-09-06.

Usually Unitransco 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.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Next departures

Bus Santa Marta, CO to Riohacha: Trip Overview

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Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

Almirante Padilla S.A. Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

Santa Marta to Riohacha Bus

Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Riohacha?

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

What's the distance between Santa Marta and Riohacha by coach?

How can I get from Santa Marta to Riohacha without driving?

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About Bus Travel

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