Bogota to Santa Marta

Bogota to Santa Marta

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Bogota to Santa Marta Schedule

Bogota to Santa Marta Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Copetran VIP-Class 12:30 - 08:00COP 262,475
Berlinas del Fonce Berlinave Plus 1st Floor 15:45 - 11:00COP 218,540
Flota La Macarena Tourist AC 16:15 - 07:15COP 198,044
Flota La Macarena Tourist AC 19:30 - 10:30COP 204,426
Berlinas del Fonce Berlinave Plus 1st Floor 21:15 - 15:17COP 175,617
Copetran VIP-Class 23:30 - 21:30COP 157,991

Transportation from Bogota to Santa Marta

Facts about the transport from Bogota to Santa Marta

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport1h 29m
Earliest Departure5:21 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day16
Distance963 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvianca, Berlinas del Fonce, Copetran, Flota La Macarena, LATAM Airlines Group, Viva Air Colombia, Wingo

How to get from Bogota to Santa Marta

Travelling between Bogota and Santa Marta is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 56.23 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 30.10.

How long does it take to get from Bogota to Santa Marta?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 20 hours to travel between Bogota and Santa Marta depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bogota and Santa Marta. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 29m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 19h 15m to reach Santa Marta.

How much does it cost to get from Bogota to Santa Marta?

Travelling between Bogota and Santa Marta can be as cheap as USD 30.10 if you opt for a Copetran bus and as expensive as USD 56.23 if you buy a Flota La Macarena Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bogota and Santa Marta ?

  • 16 from Bogota to Santa Marta starting from 12:30 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota until 23:30 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bogota to Santa Marta.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bogota to Santa Marta, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 52.96.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bogota and Santa Marta

Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group, Viva Air Colombia, Wingo

Bus

Travelling from Bogota to Santa Marta overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bogota and Santa Marta

Berlinas del Fonce, Copetran, Flota La Macarena

What is the most popular transport to get from Bogota to Santa Marta?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus