The bus trip was comfortable and safe, with reclining seats. Some passengers recommend bringing an eye mask, pillow, blanket, and earplugs due to open curtains and radio noise in the driver's cabin. Overall positive reviews mentioned comfort and safety on the coach journey.
Expreso Brasilia Santa Marta Medellin recent customer reviews
The seat was really dirty and there multiple were living cockroaches in the windowsill
3 out of 5 stars
Marilen Kolberg F.
In the bus was too cold… the driver wasn’t very helpful at all… he didn’t want to switch off or turning down the A/C, now I have cold, headache, and high temperature!!! Very bad experience!!
2 out of 5 stars
Lorna P.
The AC was very cold (16°) and I had to sit next to a rotund woman that took half my seat with her size. Very uncomfortable
According to customer reviews, the coach service is comfortable but has issues with excessive cold temperatures and non-functioning Wi-Fi. Some customers also mentioned that there were no charging points available. Additionally, there were complaints about playing a disturbing horror movie at loud volume in the morning, which was inappropriate for a bus where young children were present.
Rápido Ochoa Santa Marta Medellin recent customer reviews
Comfortable but too cold and Wi-Fi didn’t work. There weren’t any charging points either
4 out of 5 stars
Lucy H.
Playing a horror movie "Hunter Hunter" at loud volume, in the morning. The final scene of this movie is a human being, having their skin and face removed with a hunting knife, while tied to the ceiling. Crazy movie to play on a bus where there were many young children.
1 out of 5 stars
Andrew B.
Bus was fine. As always movie volume way to loud but that’s with everyone. However are Bus was an hour late and we arrived at our destination 4hrs late. Pretty unfortunate because we only have one day to see this city.
Based on 1004 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at $44
Based on 728 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Unitransco ticket prices on this trip start at $28
Based on 195 reviews, the company was rated 1.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Almirante Padilla S.A. ticket prices on this trip start at $45
Based on 165 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Berlinas del Fonce ticket prices on this trip start at $45
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Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Medellin?
Medellin Terminal del Norte, Cra. 64c #78, Medellín, Antioquia,ColombiaTerminal del Norte
B - Terminal Norte
Vías Terminal Del Nte., Medellín, Antioquia, ColombiaTerminal Norte
Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Marta, CO - Medellin
How far is Santa Marta from Medellin?
The distance separating Santa Marta and Medellin is 358 miles (578 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Marta to Medellin?
Most of the buses traveling from Santa Marta to Medellin leave from Terminal Santa Marta and arrive at Terminal del Norte. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
09/02
$36
09/03
$36
Today
$36
09/05
$49
09/06
$36
09/07
$36
09/08
$36
09/09
$49
The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Medellin was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $36
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 Medellin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $36 to $58 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to Medellin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-09-07.
Usually Expreso Brasilia 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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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Marta to Medellin but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Marta to Medellin, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Marta to Medellin.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Marta to Medellin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Medellin was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $36
