How many buses run from Cartagena to Santa Marta daily?

There are 8 scheduled departures. The first one leaves at 06:00; the rest are listed in the timetable on this page.

Where does the bus depart from in Cartagena?

From Cartagena Transportes Marsol Office. You will find the address and a map link in the boarding section.

Bus from Cartagena to Santa Marta

Q: How much does the ticket from Cartagena to Santa Marta cost?

Tickets start from $100,000.00. The final price depends on the schedule and availability.

Q: Where does the bus arrive in Santa Marta?

At Santa Marta Transportes Marsol Office. The address and map are in the arrival section.

Q: How do I buy my ticket from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

Select the date and your departure in the search tool on this page and complete the booking online.

Bus tickets from Cartagena to Santa Marta from $100,000.00. 5-hour journey with 8 scheduled departures.

06:00

Cartagena Transportes Marsol Office

— 6h 0m —

12:00

Santa Marta Entrance to Tayrona National Park (El Zaino)

Direct

from COP 130,000.00

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06:00

Cartagena Transportes Marsol Office

— 5h 0m —

11:00

Santa Marta Transportes Marsol Office

Direct

from COP 100,000.00

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08:00

Cartagena Transportes Marsol Office

— 5h 0m —

13:00

Santa Marta Transportes Marsol Office

Direct

from COP 100,000.00

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Travel Details

The essentials of this trip at a glance.

$100,000.00

From

5h

Duration

8

Departures a Day

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Timetables from Cartagena to Santa Marta

Scheduled departures. Times are local to each station.

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Days
06:00	12:00	6h	Every day
06:00	11:00	5h	Every day
08:00	13:00	5h	Every day
10:00	16:00	6h	Every day
10:00	15:00	5h	Every day
12:00	17:00	5h	Every day
14:00	19:00	5h	Every day
16:00	21:00	5h	Every day

Boarding and Arrival

Know exactly where you depart from and arrive at.

Departure: Cartagena

Cartagena Transportes Marsol Office
Carrera 2A 43-111, 130002

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Arrival: Santa Marta

Santa Marta Transportes Marsol Office
Carrera 4 24-20, 470004

Other stops in this city

Santa Marta Entrance to Tayrona National Park (El Zaino), KM 30 Troncal del Caribe

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What to do in Santa Marta

Santa Marta, on the Colombian Caribbean coast, combines history, beaches, and the proximity of the Sierra Nevada. Here are three stops to start with.

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Former 17th-century estate dedicated to the production of rum, molasses, and panela. Simón Bolívar spent his last days here, passing away on December 17, 1830. Today it houses the Altar of the Fatherland and a Contemporary Art Museum.

Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta

Renaissance-style Catholic temple in the historic centre of the city, considered the first built in the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of South America. Since 1953, it has housed the remains of Rodrigo de Bastidas, founder of Santa Marta.

El Rodadero

Seaside resort on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, in the north of the city, with light sandy beaches and high-rise buildings. Its development began in the mid-1950s and it is one of the country's main tourist destinations.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cartagena to Santa Marta

Answers to the most common questions about this route.

How long is the journey from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

The journey from Cartagena to Santa Marta takes 5h, depending on the chosen schedule.

How much does the ticket from Cartagena to Santa Marta cost?

How many buses leave from Cartagena to Santa Marta per day?

Where does the bus leave from in Cartagena?

Where does the bus arrive in Santa Marta?

How do I buy my ticket from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

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Official tickets, purchased online. Fares from $100,000.00. Seats are limited, book in advance.

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Bus from Cartagena to Santa Marta

Travel Details

$100,000.00

5h

8