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Bus Medellín to Santa Marta: Trip Overview
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Medellín to Santa Marta Buses
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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santa Marta from Medellín, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Medellín - Santa Marta
How long does it take to get to Santa Marta from Medellín by bus?
The trip from Medellín to Santa Marta will take on average 18h 15m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Santa Marta in about 7h 34m.
What is the distance between Medellín and Santa Marta?
It's about 578 km (358 miles) from Medellín to Santa Marta.
How often do buses run from Medellín to Santa Marta each day?
A Expreso Brasilia bus travels from Medellín to Santa Marta only once a day, at 4:30am. It typically leaves at 4:30am and is operated by Expreso Brasilia.
When do the first and last bus leave from Medellín to Santa Marta?
You can catch the first bus starting at 4:30am and the last one until 11:59pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Medellín to Santa Marta?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal del Norte, in Medellín, and end it at Terminal Santa Marta, in Santa Marta.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Medellín to Santa Marta?
The least expensive option to go from Medellín to Santa Marta would be going by bus. Starting at US$21, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much is the bus from Medellín to Santa Marta?
Taking the bus from Medellín to Santa Marta costs on average US$50.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Medellín to Santa Marta, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$45 for a bus ticket from Medellín to Santa Marta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2024-11-25.
Usually Rápido Ochoa 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.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Medellín to Santa Marta, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 Medellín to Santa Marta.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Medellín to Santa Marta, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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Popular Buses Connecting Medellín
Buses Leaving from Medellín
- Bus from Medellín to Cúcuta
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- Bus from Medellín to Covenas
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Buses Going to Medellín
- Bus from Pasto to Medellín
- Bus Cali - Medellín
- Barranquilla - Medellín
- Bus from Cúcuta to Medellín
- Bus Santa Marta - Medellín
- Ibagué - Medellín
- Bus from Guatape to Medellín
- Bus Bucaramanga - Medellín
- Manizales - Medellín
- Bus from San Antero to Medellín
- Bus Montería - Medellín
- Necoclí - Medellín
- Bus from Arboletes to Medellín
- Bus Popayán - Medellín
- Ocaña - Medellín
Popular Buses Connecting Santa Marta
Buses Leaving from Santa Marta
- Bus from Santa Marta to Bogotá
- Bus Santa Marta - Medellín
- Santa Marta - Bucaramanga
- Bus from Santa Marta to Aguachica
- Bus Santa Marta - San Jacinto
- Santa Marta - Cúcuta
- Bus from Santa Marta to Barranquilla
- Bus Santa Marta - Riohacha
- Santa Marta - Mompós
- Bus from Santa Marta to Valledupar
- Bus Santa Marta - Maicao
- Santa Marta - Sahagún
- Bus from Santa Marta to Montería
- Bus Santa Marta - Covenas
- Santa Marta - Caucasia
Buses Going to Santa Marta
- Bus from Bucaramanga to Santa Marta
- Bus Barranquilla - Santa Marta
- Honda - Santa Marta
- Bus from Montería to Santa Marta
- Bus Bosconia - Santa Marta
- Maicao - Santa Marta
- Bus from Bogotá to Santa Marta
- Bus San Gil - Santa Marta
- Valledupar - Santa Marta
- Bus from Caucasia to Santa Marta
- Bus Sahagún - Santa Marta
- Cúcuta - Santa Marta
- Bus from Riohacha to Santa Marta
- Bus San Onofre - Santa Marta
- Cereté - Santa Marta
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Medellín to Jardin
- Bus Bogotá - Medellín
- Medellín - Guatape
- Bus from Medellín to Cartagena
- Bus Cartagena - Barranquilla
- Bogotá - Villa de Leyva
- Bus from Medellín to Cali
- Bus Cartagena - Medellín
- Medellín - Bogotá
- Bus from Jardin to Medellín
- Bus Pereira - Medellín
- Santa Marta - Palomino
- Bus from Medellín to Santa Marta
- Bus Bogotá - Cali
- Medellín - Pereira
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