How much is the bus ticket from Barranquilla to Riohacha?

The cheapest bus tickets from Barranquilla to Riohacha start from $17. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Barranquilla to Riohacha?

The average bus trip duration from Barranquilla to Riohacha is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 135 miles (218 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Copetran .

Which bus companies service the Barranquilla to Riohacha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 95 buses available per day, including services from Unitransco , Expreso Brasilia , Copetran , Almirante Padilla S.A. , Rapido Ochoa , Berlitur .

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

The earliest bus departs from Barranquilla to Riohacha at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Barranquilla to Riohacha generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Barranquilla 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barranquilla to Riohacha?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Barranquilla to Riohacha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Barranquilla 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.

Bus Barranquilla to Riohacha from $17 | Compare & Save up to 28%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barranquilla to Riohacha on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Terminal de Barranquilla	5h	3:00pm	Terminal Riohacha	Cheapest
Bus	10:45pm	Terminal de Barranquilla	2h 15m	1:00am	Terminal Riohacha	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Terminal de Barranquilla	3h 30m	4:30pm	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Terminal de Barranquilla	5h	4:00pm	Terminal Riohacha	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Terminal de Barranquilla	3h	1:00am	Terminal Riohacha	No tags

Next departures for Barranquilla to Riohacha on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Barranquilla Metropolitan Transport Terminal	4h 30m	5:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Terminal de Simon Bolivar, Barranquilla	2h 25m	7:25pm	Riohacha Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Barranquilla Metropolitan Transport Terminal	4h 15m	5:15am	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Barranquilla Metropolitan Transport Terminal	4h 40m	7:40am	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15am	Barranquilla Metropolitan Transport Terminal	5h 15m	6:30am	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Barranquilla to Riohacha on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Barranquilla Metropolitan Transport Terminal	4h 30m	5:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Terminal de Simon Bolivar, Barranquilla	2h 25m	7:25pm	Riohacha Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Barranquilla Metropolitan Transport Terminal	5h 15m	6:30am	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Barranquilla Metropolitan Transport Terminal	4h 40m	7:40am	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Barranquilla Metropolitan Transport Terminal	3h 40m	5:10am	Riohacha Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:54 PM -05.

Get from Barranquilla to Riohacha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

95bus per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

135 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Barranquilla and Riohacha?

Stops in Barranquilla

A
Terminal Barranquilla
Terminal de Soledad, Carrera 14 Esquina Calle 62, Soledad, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Stops in Riohacha

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

Unitransco

3/5740 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $21

Expreso Brasilia Barranquilla Riohacha recent customer reviews

Helpful and serious. Just over promise and under delivery on the duration of the journey ...

Olivier M.

January 4, 2019

Copetran

3/51,014 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5202 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.2

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5625 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.5

Berlitur

CO bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barranquilla to Riohacha by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Barranquilla to Riohacha?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barranquilla to Riohacha start from $17. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Barranquilla to Riohacha?
The average bus trip duration from Barranquilla to Riohacha is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 135 miles (218 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Copetran.
Which bus companies service the Barranquilla to Riohacha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 95 buses available per day, including services from Unitransco, Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Almirante Padilla S.A., Rapido Ochoa, Berlitur.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barranquilla to Riohacha?
The earliest bus departs from Barranquilla to Riohacha at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barranquilla to Riohacha?
A bus trip from Barranquilla to Riohacha generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Barranquilla 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barranquilla to Riohacha?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Barranquilla to Riohacha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Barranquilla 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

11/28

$19

11/29

$19

Today

$17

12/01

$20

12/02

No data

12/03

$20

12/04

$23

12/05

$23

The cheapest trip from Barranquilla to Riohacha was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $24 for a bus ticket from Barranquilla to Riohacha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-01.