- Cartagena to Santa Marta buses
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Get from Cartagena to Santa Marta
The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cartagena, CO to Santa Marta, CO: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cartagena, CO - Santa Marta, CO
How much does a bus ticket from Cartagena to Santa Marta cost?
The bus ticket price from Cartagena to Santa Marta starts at US$14. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cartagena to Santa Marta is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cartagena to Santa Marta?
The average travel time between Cartagena and Santa Marta is around 5h, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 166 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cartagena and Santa Marta?
The number of buses from Cartagena to Santa Marta can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 33 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cartagena to Santa Marta by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cartagena to Santa Marta?
When taking the bus from Cartagena to Santa Marta, you can travel comfortably and safely with Unitransco, MarSol, Expreso Brasilia.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cartagena, CO to Santa Marta, CO as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$24 for a bus ticket from Cartagena, CO to Santa Marta, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14, which is on 2025-11-07.
Usually MarSol 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.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cartagena to Santa Marta.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cartagena to Santa Marta, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cartagena to Santa Marta that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cartagena to Santa Marta while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cartagena
Buses Leaving from Cartagena
- Bus from Cartagena to Barranquilla
- Coach Cartagena - Tolú
- Bus Cartagena - Cali
- Bus from Cartagena to Cúcuta
- Coach Cartagena - Montería
- Bus Cartagena - Fundacion
- Bus from Cartagena to Aracataca
- Coach Cartagena - Guaduas
- Bus Cartagena - San Pedro
- Bus from Cartagena to Mompós
- Coach Cartagena - Mingueo
- Bus Cartagena - Socorro
- Bus from Cartagena to Valdivia
- Coach Cartagena - Barbosa
- Bus Cartagena - Sampués
Buses Going to Cartagena
- Bus from Bogotá to Cartagena
- Coach Medellin - Cartagena
- Bus Santa Marta - Cartagena
- Bus from Montería to Cartagena
- Coach Honda - Cartagena
- Bus Valledupar - Cartagena
- Bus from Cereté to Cartagena
- Coach San Juan Nepomuceno - Cartagena
- Bus Ciénaga de Oro - Cartagena
- Bus from Puerto Boyacá to Cartagena
- Coach Mompós - Cartagena
- Bus San Gil - Cartagena
- Bus from Soledad to Cartagena
- Coach Tolú - Cartagena
- Bus Plato - Cartagena
Popular Buses Connecting Santa Marta
Buses Leaving from Santa Marta
- Bus from Santa Marta to Bogotá
- Coach Santa Marta - Valledupar
- Bus Santa Marta - Cartagena
- Bus from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga
- Coach Santa Marta - Medellin
- Bus Santa Marta - Riohacha
- Bus from Santa Marta to Tunja
- Coach Santa Marta - Chimichagua
- Bus Santa Marta - El Banco
- Bus from Santa Marta to Socorro
- Coach Santa Marta - Tolú
- Bus Santa Marta - Sincelejo
- Bus from Santa Marta to San Pedro
- Coach Santa Marta - Buenavista
- Bus Santa Marta - Lorica
Buses Going to Santa Marta
- Bus from Bucaramanga to Santa Marta
- Coach Ciénaga - Santa Marta
- Bus Barranquilla - Santa Marta
- Bus from Medellin to Santa Marta
- Coach Riohacha - Santa Marta
- Bus Honda - Santa Marta
- Bus from Chinú to Santa Marta
- Coach Abrego - Santa Marta
- Bus fonseca - Santa Marta
- Bus from Sampués to Santa Marta
- Coach Soledad - Santa Marta
- Bus San Antero - Santa Marta
- Bus from Corozal to Santa Marta
- Coach Maicao - Santa Marta
- Bus Taraza - Santa Marta










