What is the distance between Tolú and Santa Marta?

It's about 242 km (150 miles) from Tolú to Santa Marta.

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

Buses departing from Terminal Tolu in Tolú will take you to Terminal Santa Marta in Santa Marta.

Bus from Tolú to Santa Marta starting at $45 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tolú to Santa Marta on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Tolú Bus Station	7h	2:45pm	SANTA MARTA	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:45am	Tolú Bus Station	7h	3:45pm	SANTA MARTA	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Tolú Bus Station	7h	7:45pm	SANTA MARTA	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Tolú Bus Station	7h	5:00pm	SANTA MARTA	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Tolú Bus Station	7h	6:00pm	SANTA MARTA	No tags

Next departures for Tolú to Santa Marta on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Tolú Bus Station	7h	2:45pm	SANTA MARTA	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:45am	Tolú Bus Station	7h	3:45pm	SANTA MARTA	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Tolú Bus Station	7h	7:45pm	SANTA MARTA	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Tolú Bus Station	7h	5:00pm	SANTA MARTA	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Tolú Bus Station	7h	6:00pm	SANTA MARTA	No tags

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Get from Tolú to Santa Marta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

7hAverage Duration

243 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Tolú and Santa Marta?

Stops in Tolú

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Terminal Tolu
Cra. 4 #16-2 a 16-106, Santiago de Tolú, Sucre, Colombia
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Stops in Santa Marta

A
Terminal Santa Marta
Cra. 29 #29l-20 a 29l-82, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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Compare bus companies

Unitransco

3/5737 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 737 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 WiFi. Unitransco ticket prices on this trip start at $49

Unitransco Tolú Santa Marta recent customer reviews

My return trip that was paid for was no where to be found on their computers. It took 45 minutes and a lot of disscusion to resolve the situation

Murray W.

December 18, 2017

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

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

What is the distance between Tolú and Santa Marta?
It's about 242 km (150 miles) from Tolú to Santa Marta.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tolú to Santa Marta?
Buses departing from Terminal Tolu in Tolú will take you to 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

$47

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11-25

$45

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11-27

$47

11-28

$45

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The cheapest trip from Tolú to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $47 for a bus ticket from Tolú to Santa Marta, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-25.