How much is the bus ticket from Santa Marta to San Gil?

The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Marta to San Gil start from £25. The average price for this route is around £29. 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 San Gil?

The average bus journey time from Santa Marta to San Gil is 13h 40m, covering a distance of 330 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 30m and is operated by Expreso Brasilia .

Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to San Gil route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Copetran , Expreso Brasilia .

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

The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to San Gil at 07:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.

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

A bus journey from Santa Marta to San Gil produces an estimated 13 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 San Gil?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expreso Brasilia , with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 1922 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Marta to San Gil?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Copetran has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Copetran , with a punctuality rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Copetran , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus from Santa Marta to San Gil from £23 | Compare & Save up to 38%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Santa Marta to San Gil on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	SANTA MARTA	13h	10:30	San Gil Avenida Santander	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	SANTA MARTA	12h 30m	08:30	San Gil Avenida Santander	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Terminal Santa Marta	14h	23:30	Terminal San Gil	No tags
Bus	21:30	SANTA MARTA	15h 10m	12:40	San Gil Avenida Santander	No tags
Bus	18:30	Terminal Santa Marta	12h 50m	07:20	Terminal San Gil	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to San Gil on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:30	Terminal Santa Marta	14h	23:30	Terminal San Gil	Cheapest
	Bus	20:30	Terminal Santa Marta	12h 45m	09:15	Terminal San Gil	Fastest
	Bus	18:30	Terminal Santa Marta	12h 50m	07:20	Terminal San Gil	No tags
	Bus	21:30	SANTA MARTA	13h	10:30	San Gil Avenida Santander	No tags
Berlinas del Fonce + Copetran	Bus	19:30	Terminal Santa Marta	14h 30m	10:00	Terminal San Gil	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to San Gil on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:30	SANTA MARTA	13h	10:30	San Gil Avenida Santander	Cheapest
	Bus	20:30	Terminal Santa Marta	12h 45m	09:15	Terminal San Gil	Fastest
	Bus	09:30	Terminal Santa Marta	14h	23:30	Terminal San Gil	No tags
Berlinas del Fonce + Copetran	Bus	19:30	Terminal Santa Marta	14h 30m	10:00	Terminal San Gil	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Terminal Santa Marta	12h 50m	07:20	Terminal San Gil	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 14:16 -05.

Get from Santa Marta to San Gil

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

13h 40mAverage duration

330 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and San Gil?

Stops in Santa Marta

A
Terminal Santa Marta
Cra. 29 #29l-20 a 29l-82, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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Stops in San Gil

A
Terminal San Gil
Socorro Santander #26-96 a 26-222, San Gil, Santander, Colombia
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Compare bus companies

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 Wi-Fi. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at £25

Copetran Santa Marta San Gil recent customer reviews

The driver was rude, shouted at me, put the air conditioner at max cold and refused to change it And me and my friends came out sick of the ride And overall heared him trash talk

Shimon M.

23 June 2025

I didn’t enjoy that the driver was texting and watching videos on very dangerous roads. The AC also way too cold

Louise C.

23 January 2025

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Based on 35 reviews, Expreso Brasilia was rated 3.6 stars for this trip. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at £25, with the trip lasting on average 806.

Expreso Brasilia Santa Marta San Gil recent customer reviews

The bus was comfortable and was reasonably on time. The second driver appeared if he were about to fall asleep at any moment and seemed very distracted!

Colin S.

24 July 2018

The bus was very very very cold. It was freezing. The air conditioning made everyone ill and unable to sleep. Very dissatisfied.

Matthew G.

6 July 2017

Late bus and it stank of urine as I was close to the toilet

Ragnar B.

25 May 2019

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

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 San Gil?
The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Marta to San Gil start from £25. The average price for this route is around £29. 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 San Gil?
The average bus journey time from Santa Marta to San Gil is 13h 40m, covering a distance of 330 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 30m and is operated by Expreso Brasilia.
Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to San Gil route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Copetran, Expreso Brasilia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Marta to San Gil?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to San Gil at 07:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Marta to San Gil?
A bus journey from Santa Marta to San Gil produces an estimated 13 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 San Gil?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expreso Brasilia, with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 1922 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Marta to San Gil?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Copetran has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santa Marta to San Gil?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Copetran, with a punctuality rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Marta to San Gil?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Copetran, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

26/11

£25

27/11

£23

Today

£25

29/11

£25

30/11

£23

01/12

£27

02/12

£26

03/12

£28

The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to San Gil, CO was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £23

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 San Gil, CO as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £30 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to San Gil, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually Copetran, 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.