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Wed16 Jul
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Cheap buses leaving Thursday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: CopetranCopetran
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: CopetranCopetran
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: Berlinas del FonceBerlinas del Fonce
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bogotá
    Departure location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Santa Marta
    Destination location: Terminal Santa Marta
    Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Bogotá to Santa Marta: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$41
Average bus trip duration20h 30m
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure00:01
Distance453 miles
Latest bus departure23:50

Bogotá to Santa Marta Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santa Marta from Bogotá, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bogotá - Santa Marta, CO

  1. What's the distance between Bogotá and Santa Marta by coach?

    The distance between Bogotá and Santa Marta by coach is approximately 458 miles (739 km).

  2. How can I travel from Bogotá to Santa Marta avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/07
US$40
13/07
US$40
Today
US$40
15/07
US$36
16/07
US$36
17/07
US$36
18/07
US$36
19/07
US$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta was searched and found on 19 Jul 2025 with a price of US$36

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$36 to US$40 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$36, which is on 2025-07-19.

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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Bogotá to Santa Marta.

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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