How much is the bus ticket from Cali to Santa Marta?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cali to Santa Marta start from DKK 474. The average price for this route is around DKK 544. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cali to Santa Marta?

The average bus travel time from Cali to Santa Marta is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 901 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Expreso Brasilia .

Which bus companies service the Cali to Santa Marta route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cali to Santa Marta?

The earliest bus departs from Cali to Santa Marta at 1:31am. And the latest bus departs at 11:31pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cali to Santa Marta?

A bus trip from Cali to Santa Marta generates an estimated 22.502425 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Cali to Santa Marta starting at DKK 516 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cali to Santa Marta on April 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	1:31am	Terminal Cali	1d 4h	6:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50am	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	5:31am	Terminal Cali	1d 3h	9:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	10:30am	Terminal Cali	1d 3h	2:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures for Cali to Santa Marta on April 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	1:31am	Terminal Cali	1d 4h	6:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50am	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	5:31am	Terminal Cali	1d 3h	9:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	10:30am	Terminal Cali	1d 3h	2:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures for Cali to Santa Marta on April 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50am	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	10:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 8h	6:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Arauca + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	4:00am	Terminal Cali	1d 2h	6:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures for Cali to Santa Marta on April 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50am	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	10:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 8h	6:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Arauca + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	4:00am	Terminal Cali	1d 2h	6:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures for Cali to Santa Marta on April 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50am	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	10:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 8h	6:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Arauca + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	4:00am	Terminal Cali	1d 2h	6:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures for Cali to Santa Marta on April 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	8:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50am	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	10:30am	Terminal Cali	1d 3h	2:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	9:30pm	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	3:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures for Cali to Santa Marta on April 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	1:31am	Terminal Cali	1d 4h	6:25am	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50am	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	5:31am	Terminal Cali	1d 2h	8:26am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	7:01am	Terminal Cali	1d 3h	10:27am	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Bolivariano + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	10:30am	Terminal Cali	1d 3h	2:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:54 PM -05.

Get from Cali to Santa Marta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours, and with fares starting at just DKK 474, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

901 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cali and Santa Marta?

Stops in Cali

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Terminal Cali
Vías Internas Terminal, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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Stops in Santa Marta

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Terminal Santa Marta
Cra. 29 #29l-20 a 29l-82, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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Compare bus companies

Expreso Brasilia

3.1/52,002 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wi‑Fi1.3

Based on 2002 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at DKK 546

CO bus companies:Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Rapido Ochoa, Coomotor, Bolivariano, Unitransco, Expreso Palmira

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cali to Santa Marta, CO by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cali to Santa Marta?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cali to Santa Marta start from DKK 474. The average price for this route is around DKK 544. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cali to Santa Marta?
The average bus travel time from Cali to Santa Marta is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 901 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Expreso Brasilia.
Which bus companies service the Cali to Santa Marta route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cali to Santa Marta?
The earliest bus departs from Cali to Santa Marta at 1:31am. And the latest bus departs at 11:31pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cali to Santa Marta?
A bus trip from Cali to Santa Marta generates an estimated 22.502425 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04-17

DKK 531

04-18

DKK 530

Today

DKK 531

04-20

DKK 531

04-21

DKK 530

04-22

DKK 530

04-23

DKK 531

04-24

DKK 531

The cheapest trip from Cali to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on Apr 18, 2026 with a price of DKK 530

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cali to Santa Marta, CO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from DKK 530 to DKK 531 for a bus ticket from Cali to Santa Marta, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at DKK 530 which is on 2026-04-21.