The distance between Bogotá and Santa Marta del Caguán in the department of Magdalena is 954 km and the estimated time of the bus trip is approximately 18 hours. The trip by land between Bogotá and Santa Marta can vary depending on the bus stops on the route and the state of the traffic.
SUMMARY OF THE BUS TRIP ON THE ROUTE BOGOTÁ – SANTA MARTA
| Distance | 954 Km. |
| average trip duration | 18 hours |
| first bus | 11:00 hrs. |
| Last bus | 23:30 hrs. |
| output frequency | 10 departures a day approx. |
| Lowest price | 175,000 |
| Highest price | 220,000 |
| Companies | Copetran, Berlinas del Fonce, Expreso Brasilia |
Tickets and prices from Bogota to Santa Marta
| Business | Schedules | Exit | Services | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlinas del Fonce | 15:30 17:30 21:15 | Bogota Salitre Terminal | Saloon Plus, Saloon Super Comfort | From $175,000 |
| Expreso Brasilia | 11:00 19:30 | Bogota Salitre Terminal | Preferred deluxe, Premium | From $175,000 |
| Copetran | 12:30 14:45 16:15 20:01 23:30 | Bogota Salitre Terminal | Deluxe Pref., Double floor More | From $220,000 |
Schedules and prices may have variations depending on the day and availability of tickets, in high season the rates can be increased by up to 15% or 20%. In many companies if you buy your ticket in advance you can find it at a cheaper price.
Bus schedules from Bogota to Santa Marta
- The first departure is at 11:00 a.m. by Expreso Brasilia
- The last departure time is at 11:30 p.m. by Copetran
Departure terminals in Bogota
The bus routes from Bogotá have departures from the Terminal Salitre de Bogotá, which is the main bus station in the city of Bogotá, although we can also find departures from the Terminal del Sur de Bogotá and the Terminal del Norte de Bogotá. For this route the departures are from the Bogotá Salitre Terminal
Terminal or arrival point in Santa Marta
The place of drop-off or arrival terminal is generally the main station or terminal of the destination city, however with some companies and routes you can set a drop-off point prior to the arrival terminal, for this route the arrival is the Terminal of Santa Marta
Map of the bus route from Bogotá to Santa Marta
How much does the bus ticket from Bogotá to Santa Marta cost?
The value of the bus ticket ranges from $175,000 by Expreso Brasilia to $220,000 by Copetran.
You can buy tickets for your trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta at the ticket offices or agencies of the transport terminals, or you can purchase them on the websites or call centers of each transport company.