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TodayMar 19
from $35
TomorrowMar 20
from $38
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from $38
FriMar 22
from $61
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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: Berlinas del FonceBerlinas del Fonce
3:45PM
19h15m
11:00AM
Bogotá - Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Cheapest
Santa Marta - Terminal Santa Marta
Cheapest
Operated by: Berlinas del FonceBerlinas del Fonce
5:30PM
18h
11:30AM
Bogotá - Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
2nd Cheapest
Santa Marta - Terminal Santa Marta
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: CopetranCopetran
8:01PM
15h50m
11:51AM
Bogotá - Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Fastest
Santa Marta - Terminal Santa Marta
Fastest
Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
3:00PM
19h
10:00AM
Bogotá - Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Santa Marta - Terminal Santa Marta
Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
7:30PM
19h
2:30PM
Bogotá - Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Santa Marta - Terminal Santa Marta
Bus Bogotá to Santa Marta: Trip Overview

Bus Bogotá to Santa Marta: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$37
Average bus trip duration18h 45m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure10:01 AM
Distance453 miles (730 km)
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

Bogotá to Santa Marta Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures8
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures10:01AM - 11:30PM
Minimum Price$30
Average Ticket Price$37
Minimum Trip Duration15h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration18h45m
Distance453 miles (730 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteCopetran, Expreso Brasilia, Berlinas del Fonce, Los Libertadores
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bogotá - Santa Marta

The bus is the best choice to get to Santa Marta without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The average travel time from Bogotá to Santa Marta is about 18h 45m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 15h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 458 miles (739 km) that separate the two cities.

About 458 miles (739 km) separate Bogotá and Santa Marta.

You can choose from 8 travel times and travel with Copetran, Expreso Brasilia and Berlinas del Fonce. The number of buses from Bogotá to Santa Marta can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Bogotá to Santa Marta as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 10:01 AM and ending at 11:30 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Bogotá to Santa Marta leave from Bogotá - Terminal del Sur and arrive at Terminal Santa Marta. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $32, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Bogotá to Santa Marta is $37. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $32 to $92, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Bogotá to Santa Marta. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$32
03/18
$35
Today
$35
03/20
$35
03/21
$35
03/22
$61
03/23
$61
03/24
$61
The cheapest trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta was searched and found on Mar 17, 2024 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $84 for a bus ticket from Bogotá to Santa Marta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2024-03-21.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Bogotá to Santa Marta.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bogotá to Santa Marta.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Bogotá to Santa Marta.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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