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Bus Santa Marta to Medellín: Trip Overview
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Santa Marta to Medellín Buses
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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Medellín from Santa Marta, 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 Santa Marta - Medellín
How long is the bus trip from Santa Marta to Medellín?
The bus ride from Santa Marta to Medellín takes 16h 30m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Medellín in about 14h 30m.
How far is Santa Marta from Medellín?
It's about 578 km (358 miles) from Santa Marta to Medellín.
How many times do buses run from Santa Marta to Medellín every day?
You can expect around 19 buses plying this route, provided by Expreso Brasilia and Rapido Ochoa.
What are the departure times for the first and last bus from Santa Marta to Medellín?
You can catch the first bus starting at 5:30am and the last one until 10:05pm. If you want a smooth trip, it's a good idea to arrive at the station early to check-in.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Marta to Medellín?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Santa Marta, in Santa Marta, and end it at Terminal del Norte, in Medellín.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Santa Marta to Medellín?
Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Santa Marta to Medellín. The ticket price for this bus starts at $56, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much does it cost to take the bus from Santa Marta to Medellín?
Taking the bus from Santa Marta to Medellín costs on average $76.
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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 Santa Marta to Medellín, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $67 to $80 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta to Medellín based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-02-16.
Usually Expreso Brasilia 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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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Marta to Medellín but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Marta to Medellín, get comfy and count the stars.
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 Santa Marta to Medellín.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Marta to Medellín, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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