The distance between Santa Marta and Cartagena in the department of Bolivar is 227 km and the estimated time of the bus trip is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes. The land trip between Santa Marta and Cartagena may vary depending on the bus stops on the route and traffic conditions. Here you can also check the information on bus tickets from Cartagena to Santa Marta.
SUMMARY OF THE BUS TRIP ON THE ROUTE SANTA MARTA – CARTAGENA
| Distance | 227 Km. |
| average trip duration | 4 and a half hours |
| first bus | 05:00 hrs. |
| Last bus | 22:00 hrs. |
| output frequency | 25 to 30 departures per day approx. |
| Lowest price | $40,000 |
| Highest price | $90,000 |
| Companies | Copetran, Expreso Brasilia, Unitrasco, Exalpa, Marsol Transportation |
Bus tickets from Santa Marta to Cartagena
The transport companies that cover the route from Santa Marta to Cartagena: Expreso Brasilia, Unitrasco, Exalpa, Transportes Marsol and Copetran. With all of them you can buy tickets online. The services offered by the companies correspond to air conditioning, reclining seats, music, TV, snacks, Wi-Fi, among others.
Schedules and prices from Santa Marta to Cartagena
| Business | Schedules | Departure | Services | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expreso Brasilia | 07:30 08:30 11:00 12:00 13:00 15:30 19:00 21:00 22:00 | Santa Marta Terminal | Preferential, Deluxe Pref. | From $48,000 | |
| Copetran | 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:45 | Santa Marta Terminal | Preferential and luxury, Double floor | From $50,000 | |
| Unitrasco | 10:00 11:30 12:30 19:30 | Santa Marta Terminal | Preferential Luxury, Caribbean Express Plus | From $48,000 | |
| Exalpa | 08:30 12:30 12:45 13:45 14:45 15:45 | Santa Marta Terminal | Premium | From $40,000 | |
| Marsol Transport | 05:00 06:30 08:30 10:30 12:30 14:30 | Santa Marta Terminal | Minivan | From $90,000 |
Departure times may vary depending on the day of the week and time of year. Ticket prices in high season 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.
Origin and destination terminals
- Departure Point: Santa Marta Terminal
- Place of arrival: Cartagena Terminal
- First departure: 05:00 hrs. by Exalpa
- Last departure: 22:00 hrs. by Expreso Brasilia
Map of the bus route from Santa Marta to Cartagena
How much does the ticket from Santa Marta to Cartagena cost?
The value of the cheapest bus ticket is $40,000 for Exalpa, and the highest price of the ticket is from the Transportes Marsol company at $90,000
How to buy tickets from Santa Marta to Cartagena?
You can buy tickets for your trip from Santa Marta to Cartagena at the ticket offices or agencies of the transport terminals and on the websites or call centers of each transport company that has this service enabled.