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

The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Marta to Riohacha start from £10. The average price for this route is around £16. 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 Riohacha?

The average bus journey time from Santa Marta to Riohacha is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 30m and is operated by Rapido Ochoa .

Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to Riohacha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from Expreso Brasilia , Unitransco , Rapido Ochoa , Almirante Padilla S.A. , Copetran .

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

The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to Riohacha at 03:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.

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

A bus journey from Santa Marta to Riohacha produces an estimated 4 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 Riohacha?

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 Riohacha?

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 Riohacha?

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 Riohacha?

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 Riohacha on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Terminal Santa Marta	3h	16:30	Terminal Riohacha	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	13:45	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	14:45	Terminal Santa Marta	1h 45m	16:30	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	08:30	SANTA MARTA	2h 40m	11:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:00	Terminal Santa Marta	2h 40m	07:40	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Terminal Santa Marta	2h 40m	08:40	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	06:36	SANTA MARTA	1h 35m	08:11	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	1h 50m	12:05	Terminal Riohacha	Cheapest
Bus	18:40	SANTA MARTA	45m	19:25	Riohacha Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Terminal Santa Marta	1h 50m	15:05	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	05:00	Terminal Santa Marta	2h 40m	07:40	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Terminal Santa Marta	1h 50m	12:35	Terminal Riohacha	Cheapest
Bus	18:40	SANTA MARTA	45m	19:25	Riohacha Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Terminal Santa Marta	1h 50m	15:05	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	05:00	Terminal Santa Marta	2h 40m	07:40	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	1h 50m	12:05	Terminal Riohacha	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:15	Terminal Santa Marta	1h 50m	15:05	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	05:00	Terminal Santa Marta	2h 40m	07:40	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Terminal Santa Marta	2h 40m	08:40	Terminal Riohacha	No tags

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Get from Santa Marta to Riohacha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

2h 25mAverage duration

89 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Riohacha?

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 Riohacha

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

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Based on 1922 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at £14

Expreso Brasilia Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

Glad bus was late as our flight was also late. Comfortable but a cold temperature on bus.

Jerome H.

10 March 2023

Unitransco

3/5740 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

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 Wi-Fi. Almirante Padilla S.A. ticket prices on this trip start at £10

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

By the time the bus was 1hr late I bought a ticket for another bus at the bus door. Much easier than booking here and more secure.

Mark B.

8 March 2024

Copetran

3/51,014 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.3

Based on 13 reviews, Copetran was rated 3.1 stars for this trip. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at £22, with the trip lasting on average 405.

Copetran Santa Marta Riohacha recent customer reviews

The bus didnot leave at all. Staff kept me waiting. No clear answers. Finaly I went with a different compagny.

Marian V.

3 January 2020

For Colombia, the experience was not so bad but, both the seats in my row were broken and stayed reclined, the outlets did not work and there was no WiFi. Not exactly perfect but I made to Riohacha on time.

Jennifer H.

3 May 2019

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

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 Riohacha?
The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Marta to Riohacha start from £10. The average price for this route is around £16. 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 Riohacha?
The average bus journey time from Santa Marta to Riohacha is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 30m and is operated by Rapido Ochoa.
Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to Riohacha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco, Rapido Ochoa, Almirante Padilla S.A., Copetran.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Marta to Riohacha?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to Riohacha at 03:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Marta to Riohacha?
A bus journey from Santa Marta to Riohacha produces an estimated 4 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 Riohacha?
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 Riohacha?
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 Riohacha?
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 Riohacha?
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

£12

29/11

£12

Today

£10

01/12

£11

02/12

£11

03/12

£11

04/12

£10

05/12

£11

The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Riohacha was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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 Riohacha as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £17 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to Riohacha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, 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.