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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Terminal Santa Marta | Terminal Maicao | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | SANTA MARTA | Terminal Maicao | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Terminal Santa Marta | Terminal Maicao | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Terminal Santa Marta | Terminal Maicao | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Santa Marta | Terminal Maicao | No tags |
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Get from Santa Marta to Maicao
The journey takes about 3 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Maicao?
Stops in Santa Marta
- ACra. 29 #29l-20 a 29l-82, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Marta, CO to Maicao 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 Santa Marta to Maicao?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Marta to Maicao start from $17. The average price for this route is around $23. 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 Santa Marta to Maicao?
The average bus trip duration from Santa Marta to Maicao is 3h 59m, covering a distance of 133 miles (214 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 24m and is operated by Unitransco.
Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to Maicao route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 47 buses available per day, including services from Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco, Almirante Padilla S.A., Copetran, Rapido Ochoa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Marta to Maicao?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to Maicao at 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Marta to Maicao?
A bus trip from Santa Marta to Maicao 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 Santa Marta to Maicao?
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 Santa Marta to Maicao?
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 Santa Marta to Maicao?
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 Santa Marta to Maicao?
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.
The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Maicao was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $17To 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 Maicao, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $17 to $48 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to Maicao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-29.
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.
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