How much is the bus ticket from Riohacha to Santa Marta?

The cheapest bus tickets from Riohacha to Santa Marta start from $19. The average price for this route is around $26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Riohacha to Santa Marta?

The average bus travel time from Riohacha to Santa Marta is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 143 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 28m and is operated by Expreso Brasilia .

Which bus companies service the Riohacha to Santa Marta route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 63 buses available per day, including services from Unitransco , Expreso Brasilia , Copetran , Rapido Ochoa , Almirante Padilla S.A. .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riohacha to Santa Marta?

The earliest bus departs from Riohacha to Santa Marta at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riohacha to Santa Marta?

A bus trip from Riohacha to Santa Marta generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Riohacha to Santa Marta?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 625 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riohacha to Santa Marta?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Riohacha to Santa Marta?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riohacha to Santa Marta?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus from Riohacha to Santa Marta starting at $18 | Compare & Save up to 31%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riohacha to Santa Marta on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Terminal Riohacha	3h 30m	6:30pm	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 28m	6:58pm	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	Fastest
Bus	2:45pm	Terminal Riohacha	3h	5:45pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Terminal Riohacha	3h 30m	8:30pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Terminal Riohacha	3h	6:15pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Santa Marta on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 28m	3:28am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:01am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 50m	3:51am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 43m	5:43am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 44m	7:29am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 43m	10:28am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Santa Marta on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Terminal Riohacha	3h 30m	2:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 28m	3:28am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	Fastest
Bus	4:45am	Terminal Riohacha	2h 45m	7:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Terminal Riohacha	3h 30m	3:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Terminal Riohacha	2h 50m	1:30pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Santa Marta on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 28m	3:28am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:01am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 50m	3:51am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 43m	5:43am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 44m	7:59am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Riohacha Bus Station	2h 43m	10:28am	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	No tags

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Get from Riohacha to Santa Marta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63bus per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

143 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Riohacha and Santa Marta?

Stops in Riohacha

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Terminal Riohacha
Cl. 16a #11-2 a 11-154, Riohacha, La Guajira, 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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Compare bus companies

Unitransco

3/5739 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Copetran

3/51,014 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

Based on 1014 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at $20

Copetran Riohacha Santa Marta recent customer reviews

That's the second time I arrived at the terminal to find out there was no bus for that scheduled departure

Daniel S.

January 4, 2018

Excellent and comfortable !

Adam P.

April 9, 2023

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5625 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.5

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5202 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.2

Based on 202 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 WiFi. Almirante Padilla S.A. ticket prices on this trip start at $19

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

The company kept us delayed and waiting in a very hot room for over an hour. The bus left at about 1:30 and arrived at 4:50. On the bus, the bathroom door handle was broken. There was no running water in the bathroom. We helped people get in and out of the bathroom. Overall, we arrived safely in Santa Marta. I would not book this company again as the ticket advertised was for a 12:20 departure and 2.5 hour duration.

Joey H.

January 9, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riohacha to Santa Marta, CO by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Riohacha to Santa Marta?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riohacha to Santa Marta start from $19. The average price for this route is around $26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Riohacha to Santa Marta?
The average bus travel time from Riohacha to Santa Marta is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 143 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 28m and is operated by Expreso Brasilia.
Which bus companies service the Riohacha to Santa Marta route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 63 buses available per day, including services from Unitransco, Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Rapido Ochoa, Almirante Padilla S.A..
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riohacha to Santa Marta?
The earliest bus departs from Riohacha to Santa Marta at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riohacha to Santa Marta?
A bus trip from Riohacha to Santa Marta generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Riohacha to Santa Marta?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 625 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riohacha to Santa Marta?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Riohacha to Santa Marta?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riohacha to Santa Marta?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

$19

11-28

$20

Today

$18

11-30

$23

12-01

$19

12-02

No data

12-03

$23

12-04

$19

The cheapest trip from Riohacha to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $27 for a bus ticket from Riohacha to Santa Marta, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.