How much does a bus ticket from Santa Marta to Riohacha cost?

The bus ticket price from Santa Marta to Riohacha starts at R 223. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Marta to Riohacha 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 Santa Marta to Riohacha?

The average travel time between Santa Marta and Riohacha is around 2h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 146 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Santa Marta and Riohacha?

The number of buses from Santa Marta to Riohacha can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 42 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Marta to Riohacha by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Santa Marta to Riohacha?

When taking the bus from Santa Marta to Riohacha, you can travel comfortably and safely with Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco, Rapido Ochoa.

Bus from Santa Marta to Riohacha from R 213 | Compare & Save up to 37%

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:46	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 24m	22:10	Riohacha Bus Station	Cheapest
19:30	SANTA MARTA	55m	20:25	Riohacha Bus Station	Fastest
19:35	SANTA MARTA	1h 35m	21:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
19:45	SANTA MARTA	2h 25m	22:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
20:10	SANTA MARTA	1h 40m	21:50	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:30	Terminal Santa Marta	3h	16:30	Terminal Riohacha	Cheapest
03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	04:00	Terminal Riohacha	Fastest
10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:30	Terminal Santa Marta	3h	16:30	Terminal Riohacha	Cheapest
03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	04:00	Terminal Riohacha	Fastest
10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:30	Terminal Santa Marta	3h	16:30	Terminal Riohacha	Cheapest
10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	Fastest
09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
09:39	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 16m	11:55	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:30	Terminal Santa Marta	3h	16:30	Terminal Riohacha	Cheapest
10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	Fastest
09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
09:39	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 16m	11:55	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Riohacha on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:30	Terminal Santa Marta	3h	16:30	Terminal Riohacha	Cheapest
03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	04:00	Terminal Riohacha	Fastest
10:15	Terminal Santa Marta	30m	10:45	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
09:31	Santa Marta Expreso Brasilia Mamatoco Agency	2h 39m	12:10	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
04:30	SANTA MARTA	2h	06:30	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:07 PM -05.

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 R 223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

2h 25mAverage duration

143 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expreso Brasilia

3/51 919 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Based on 1919 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 R 317

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

3/5733 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5623 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.4

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5200 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.9

WiFi0.2

Based on 200 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 R 223

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

3/51 010 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.4

Based on 13 reviews, Copetran was rated 3.1 stars for this trip. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at R 490, 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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Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Riohacha?

Stops in Santa Marta

A - Terminal Santa Marta

Stops in Riohacha

A - Terminal Riohacha

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

How much does a bus ticket from Santa Marta to Riohacha cost?
The bus ticket price from Santa Marta to Riohacha starts at R 223. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Marta to Riohacha 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 Santa Marta to Riohacha?
The average travel time between Santa Marta and Riohacha is around 2h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 146 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Santa Marta and Riohacha?
The number of buses from Santa Marta to Riohacha can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 42 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Marta to Riohacha by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Santa Marta to Riohacha?
When taking the bus from Santa Marta to Riohacha, you can travel comfortably and safely with Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco, Rapido Ochoa.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/11

R 214

05/11

R 214

Today

R 214

07/11

R 214

08/11

R 214

09/11

R 214

10/11

R 214

11/11

R 213

The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Riohacha was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 213

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 R 213 to R 312 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 R 213, which is on 2025-11-11.

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.

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