How far is Santa Marta from Bogotá?

The distance between Santa Marta and Bogotá is around 739 km (458 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Santa Marta, in Santa Marta, and end it at Bogotá - Terminal del Sur, in Bogotá.

Bus from Santa Marta to Bogotá starting at $54 | Compare & Save up to 26%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Marta to Bogotá on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	16h 20m	8:20am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	16h	12:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	18h 30m	8:30am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Terminal Santa Marta	19h 30m	2:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	SANTA MARTA	19h	9:45am	Bogota Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Marta to Bogotá on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	16h 20m	8:20am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	16h	12:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	18h 30m	8:30am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Terminal Santa Marta	19h 30m	2:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	SANTA MARTA	19h	9:45am	Bogota Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Marta to Bogotá on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	16h 20m	8:20am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	16h	12:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	18h 30m	8:30am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Terminal Santa Marta	19h 30m	2:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	SANTA MARTA	19h	9:45am	Bogota Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Marta to Bogotá on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	16h 20m	8:20am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	16h	12:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	18h 30m	8:30am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Terminal Santa Marta	19h 30m	2:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	SANTA MARTA	19h	9:45am	Bogota Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Santa Marta to Bogotá

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

19hAverage Duration

731 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

According to 18 reviews, Expreso Brasilia received a 3.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the temperature. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Expreso Brasilia Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews

Bus was cancelled and I had to go to another village to go to Bogota from there. Furthermore, it was fine.

Amber V.

February 6, 2024

Our (2) TVs didnt work. As that is the only activity, it seems wrong to pay the extremely high price and not getting everything that is included. Also, the seats on the back row don’t go back almost at all so it was impossible to sleep -> very uncomfortable trip.

Erika N.

January 8, 2019

The trip from Santa Marta to Bogota' was ok by South America standards I guess

Patrizia V.

April 15, 2023

Copetran

3/51,011 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

According to customer reviews, there are complaints about the bus being excessively cold and experiencing long delays without clear explanations. Additionally, some customers mention rude and unhelpful staff. It is recommended to consider alternative bus companies for a more comfortable travel experience.

Copetran Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews

Charger places didn’t work, ac didn’t work in some of the seats (for example mine), screans didn’t turn on and they were broken or seats didn’t even have them, BUS WAS 6 HOURS LATE and almost missed my flight because of that. It was supposed to arrive 8:20 in the morning and we ended up arriving at 14:03

Nea U.

July 22, 2025

It was an ok bus itself but it was 4 hours delayed and also they didn't pack the bags very well I had fish water leak all over my belongings and clothes

Salihah D.

February 20, 2025

The bus journey was a lot longer than stated, which I think is normal in Colombia.the bus also makes many stops. The seats were comfortable, but there was a bad smell for most of the trip. The bathroom in the bus was okay, but pretty dirty by the end. An hour before arriving they put us in a different bus which wasn't the luxury service I booked

Stefanie H.

May 19, 2024

Berlinas del Fonce

4/5165 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.3

According to 39 reviews, Berlinas del Fonce received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the WiFi. Berlinas del Fonce ticket prices on this trip start at $55

Berlinas del Fonce Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews

We asked the lady at the front desk if there was going to be a stop for dinner, she said yes. For dinner and for breakfast. I asked her to be sure if we needed to buy food before leaving. She said no need. Unfortunately, there was no stop for dinner

Saar M.

January 28, 2020

Very comfortable bus with wifi working the whole journey. Unfortunately it was very cold on the bus, so don't forget to bring warm clothes.

Anna-maria F.

November 24, 2019

My only bad comment is that the bus was leaking from the rainfall. Other than that, good company

Clarissa V.

January 9, 2019

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5624 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.4

Unitransco

3/5736 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5201 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.2

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Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Bogotá?

Stops in Santa Marta

A - Terminal Santa Marta

Stops in Bogotá

A - Bogotá - Terminal del Sur

B - Bogotá (Terminal Salitre)

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

How far is Santa Marta from Bogotá?
The distance between Santa Marta and Bogotá is around 739 km (458 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Marta to Bogotá?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Santa Marta, in Santa Marta, and end it at Bogotá - Terminal del Sur, in Bogotá.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$73

11-16

$64

Today

$73

11-18

$54

11-19

$54

11-20

$54

11-21

$54

11-22

$54

The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Bogotá was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $54

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 Bogotá, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $73 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to Bogotá based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.