Bus Tickets from Bogotá to Santa Marta

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: Berlinas del FonceBerlinas del Fonce
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: CopetranCopetran
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: CopetranCopetran
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: Berlinas del FonceBerlinas del Fonce
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: CopetranCopetran
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Bogotá to Santa Marta: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$45
Average Bus Trip Duration21h 40m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure12:01am
Distance730 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Bogotá to Santa Marta Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bogotá - Santa Marta

  1. How long is the bus trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

    The bus ride from Bogotá to Santa Marta takes 21h 40m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Santa Marta in about 15h 50m.

  2. How far is Bogotá from Santa Marta?

    The distance between Bogotá and Santa Marta is around 739 km (458 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bogotá - Terminal del Sur, in Bogotá, and end it at Terminal Santa Marta, in Santa Marta.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Bogotá to Santa Marta. With a starting ticket price of US$34, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

    The bus fare from Bogotá to Santa Marta is approximately US$45.

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

Best price found
04-21
US$38
04-22
US$34
Today
US$34
04-24
US$34
04-25
US$34
04-26
US$34
04-27
US$34
04-28
US$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of US$34

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 US$34 to US$39 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 US$34 which is on 2025-04-24.

Usually Copetran 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 travelling 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.

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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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