How far is El Banco from Santa Marta?

The distance covered from El Banco to Santa Marta is 250 km (155 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from El Banco to Santa Marta?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal El Banco, in El Banco, and end it at Terminal Santa Marta, in Santa Marta.

Bus from El Banco to Santa Marta starting at $21 | Compare & Save up to 17%

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Banco to Santa Marta on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	Terminal El Banco	5h 41m	5:40am	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35pm	El Banco Carrera 19	5h 30m	5:05am	SANTA MARTA	Fastest

Next departures for El Banco to Santa Marta on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Terminal El Banco	5h	3:30pm	Terminal Santa Marta	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal El Banco	5h 1m	7:01pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	El Banco Carrera 19	5h 30m	5:05am	SANTA MARTA	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Terminal El Banco	5h 41m	5:40am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:46 PM -05.

Get from El Banco to Santa Marta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

247 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in El Banco and Santa Marta?

Stops in El Banco

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Terminal El Banco
Cl. 10, El Banco, Magdalena, Colombia
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Stops in Santa Marta

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Terminal Santa Marta
Cra. 29 #29l-20 a 29l-82, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Banco, CO to Santa Marta, CO by bus

How far is El Banco from Santa Marta?
The distance covered from El Banco to Santa Marta is 250 km (155 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from El Banco to Santa Marta?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal El Banco, in El Banco, and end it at 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

11-22

$22

11-23

$26

Today

$22

11-25

$21

11-26

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The cheapest trip from El Banco, CO to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $26 for a bus ticket from El Banco, CO to Santa Marta, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-25.