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

The cheapest coach tickets from Valledupar to Santa Marta start from £11. The average price for this route is around £13. 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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?

The average bus journey time from Valledupar to Santa Marta is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 84 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h and is operated by Copetran .

Which bus companies service the Valledupar to Santa Marta route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Copetran , Expreso Brasilia , Unitransco .

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

The earliest bus departs from Valledupar to Santa Marta at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:30.

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

A bus journey from Valledupar to Santa Marta produces an estimated 3 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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?

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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?

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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?

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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?

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 Valledupar to Santa Marta from £11 | Compare & Save up to 30%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Valledupar to Santa Marta on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Terminal Valledupar	4h 30m	11:00	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
Bus	06:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h	10:00	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Bus	08:30	Terminal Valledupar	4h 30m	13:00	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	07:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h 30m	11:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h 30m	15:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures from Valledupar to Santa Marta on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h	08:00	Terminal Santa Marta	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h	10:00	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	04:30	Valledupar Bus Station	4h 30m	09:00	SANTA MARTA	No tags
Bus	07:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h 30m	11:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	06:30	Valledupar Bus Station	4h 30m	11:00	SANTA MARTA	No tags

Next departures from Valledupar to Santa Marta on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h	08:00	Terminal Santa Marta	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h	10:00	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	04:30	Valledupar Bus Station	4h 30m	09:00	SANTA MARTA	No tags
Bus	07:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h 30m	11:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	06:30	Valledupar Bus Station	4h 30m	11:00	SANTA MARTA	No tags

Next departures from Valledupar to Santa Marta on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:30	Terminal Valledupar	4h 30m	09:00	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h	08:00	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Terminal Valledupar	4h 30m	11:00	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	06:00	Terminal Valledupar	4h	10:00	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	08:30	Terminal Valledupar	4h 30m	13:00	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

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Get from Valledupar to Santa Marta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

4h 30mAverage duration

84 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Valledupar and Santa Marta?

Stops in Valledupar

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Terminal Valledupar
Terminal de Valledupar, Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia
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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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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 £11

Copetran Valledupar Santa Marta recent customer reviews

The bus was changed to a smaller one, uncomfortable and shakes a lot throughout the trip.

Luiz Claudio A.

7 July 2022

Check in wad great. We lefy about 10 minutes late, but arrived about 45 minutes early!

Michaela H.

13 November 2017

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Unitransco

3/5739 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Valledupar to Santa Marta, 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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?
The cheapest coach tickets from Valledupar to Santa Marta start from £11. The average price for this route is around £13. 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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?
The average bus journey time from Valledupar to Santa Marta is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 84 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h and is operated by Copetran.
Which bus companies service the Valledupar to Santa Marta route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Copetran, Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Valledupar to Santa Marta?
The earliest bus departs from Valledupar to Santa Marta at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Valledupar to Santa Marta?
A bus journey from Valledupar to Santa Marta produces an estimated 3 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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?
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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?
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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?
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 Valledupar to Santa Marta?
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

£11

27/11

£11

Today

£12

29/11

£11

30/11

£11

01/12

£11

02/12

£11

03/12

£11

The cheapest trip from Valledupar to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £12 for a bus ticket from Valledupar to Santa Marta, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-03.

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.