How many buses run from Santa Marta to Cartagena daily?

There are 13 scheduled departures. The first one leaves at 05:30; the rest are listed in the timetable on this page.

Where does the bus depart from in Santa Marta?

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

Bus from Santa Marta to Cartagena

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

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

Q: Where does the bus arrive in Cartagena?

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

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

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

Bus tickets from Santa Marta to Cartagena from $100,000.00. 5-hour journey with 13 scheduled departures.

05:30

Santa Marta Transportes Marsol Office

— 5h 0m —

10:30

Cartagena Transportes Marsol Office

Direct

from COP 100,000.00

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07:00

Santa Marta Transportes Marsol Office

— 5h 0m —

12:00

Cartagena Transportes Marsol Office

Direct

from COP 100,000.00

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08:00

Santa Marta Transportes Marsol Office

— 5h 0m —

13:00

Cartagena Transportes Marsol Office

Direct

from COP 100,000.00

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$100,000.00

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5h

Duration

13

Departures a Day

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Departures and arrivals for these routes are at Transportes Marsol offices.

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Timetable from Santa Marta to Cartagena

Scheduled departures. The times are local to each station.

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Days
05:30	10:30	5h	Every day
07:00	12:00	5h	Every day
08:00	13:00	5h	Every day
09:00	14:00	5h	Every day
10:00	15:00	5h	Every day
11:00	16:00	5h	Every day
12:00	18:00	6h	Every day
12:00	17:00	5h	Every day
13:00	18:00	5h	Every day
14:00	19:00	5h	Every day
14:00	20:00	6h	Every day
15:00	20:00	5h	Every day
16:00	21:00	5h	Every day

Boarding and Arrival

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Departure: 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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Arrival: Cartagena

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

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What to do in Cartagena

Cartagena de Indias retains its walled historic centre and has the Caribbean Sea at its doorstep. Three places to plan your visit.

Clock Tower

Also known as Puerta del Reloj or Boca del Puente, it is the main entrance to the historic centre of Cartagena and the original entrance to the fortified city. It is located between the Plaza de la Independencia and the Plaza de los Coches.

Palacio de la Inquisición, Cartagena de Indias

Palace of the Inquisition

A colonial building where the tribunal of the Inquisition of the Catholic Church operated in Cartagena de Indias, in the heart of the historic centre.

Rosario Islands

A small archipelago of about 28 islands off the coast of Bolívar, part of the insular area of Cartagena. There is a national natural park created to protect one of the most important coral reefs in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions: Santa Marta to Cartagena

Answers to the most common questions about this route.

How long does the trip from Santa Marta to Cartagena take?

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

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

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

Where does the bus leave from in Santa Marta?

Where does the bus arrive in Cartagena?

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

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

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Bus from Santa Marta to Cartagena

Travel Details

$100,000.00

5h

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