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

The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Marta to Maicao start from £13. The average price for this route is around £18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Santa Marta to Maicao?

The average bus journey time from Santa Marta to Maicao is 3h 59m, covering a distance of 133 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 24m and is operated by Unitransco .

Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to Maicao route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 47 buses available per day, including services from Expreso Brasilia , Unitransco , Almirante Padilla S.A. , Copetran , Rapido Ochoa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Marta to Maicao?

The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to Maicao at 04:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.

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

A bus journey from Santa Marta to Maicao produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Santa Marta to Maicao?

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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Marta to Maicao?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santa Marta to Maicao?

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 Santa Marta to Maicao?

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.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Santa Marta to Maicao on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:10	SANTA MARTA	3h 20m	23:30	Terminal Maicao	CheapestFastest
	Bus	21:30	SANTA MARTA	4h	01:30	Terminal Maicao	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Maicao on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	09:00	Terminal Maicao	Cheapest
Bus	06:36	SANTA MARTA	2h 24m	09:00	Terminal Maicao	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	10:00	Terminal Maicao	No tags
Bus	11:00	Terminal Santa Marta	2h 45m	13:45	Terminal Maicao	No tags
Bus	04:30	SANTA MARTA	3h	07:30	Terminal Maicao	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Maicao on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	09:00	Terminal Maicao	Cheapest
Bus	18:40	SANTA MARTA	2h 35m	21:15	Terminal Maicao	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	10:00	Terminal Maicao	No tags
Bus	11:00	Terminal Santa Marta	2h 45m	13:45	Terminal Maicao	No tags
Bus	04:30	SANTA MARTA	3h	07:30	Terminal Maicao	No tags

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Get from Santa Marta to Maicao

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 59 minutes, and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

3h 59mAverage duration

133 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Maicao?

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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Stops in Maicao

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Terminal Maicao
Cl. 16 #1c-51 a 1c-147, Maicao, La Guajira, Colombia
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Compare bus companies

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,923 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Unitransco

3/5740 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5202 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.9

WiFi0.2

Copetran

3/51,014 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.3

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5625 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.5

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Santa Marta to Maicao?
The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Marta to Maicao start from £13. The average price for this route is around £18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Santa Marta to Maicao?
The average bus journey time from Santa Marta to Maicao is 3h 59m, covering a distance of 133 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 24m and is operated by Unitransco.
Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to Maicao route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 47 buses available per day, including services from Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco, Almirante Padilla S.A., Copetran, Rapido Ochoa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Marta to Maicao?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to Maicao at 04:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Marta to Maicao?
A bus journey from Santa Marta to Maicao produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Santa Marta to Maicao?
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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Marta to Maicao?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santa Marta to Maicao?
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 Santa Marta to Maicao?
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

28/11

£13

29/11

£13

Today

£13

01/12

£14

02/12

£15

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The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Maicao was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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 Maicao as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £13 to £38 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to Maicao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-01.