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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cali to Santa Marta start at CHF 56. The average price for this route is around CHF 68. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Cali to Santa Marta is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 901 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cali to Santa Marta?

The earliest bus departs from Cali to Santa Marta at 01:31. And the latest bus departs at 23:31.

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

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

Bus from Cali to Santa Marta from CHF 53 | Compare & Save up to 22%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cali to Santa Marta on 30 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
Expreso Palmira + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	22:00	Terminal Cali	1d 5h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures from Cali to Santa Marta on 1 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50	Terminal Santa Marta	CheapestFastest
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures from Cali to Santa Marta on 2 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50	Terminal Santa Marta	CheapestFastest
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures from Cali to Santa Marta on 3 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50	Terminal Santa Marta	CheapestFastest
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures from Cali to Santa Marta on 4 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50	Terminal Santa Marta	CheapestFastest
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Next departures from Cali to Santa Marta on 5 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	20:00	Terminal Cali	1d 7h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00	Terminal Cali	1d	11:50	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Expreso Bolivariano + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:30	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Flota Magdalena + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Rápido Ochoa	Bus	21:00	Terminal Cali	1d 6h	03:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:34 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 CHF 56, 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

3.1/52 005 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Based on 2005 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at CHF 56

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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at CHF 56. The average price for this route is around CHF 68. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cali to Santa Marta?
The average bus journey time from Cali to Santa Marta is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 901 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cali to Santa Marta?
The earliest bus departs from Cali to Santa Marta at 01:31. And the latest bus departs at 23:31.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cali to Santa Marta?
A bus trip from Cali to Santa Marta produces an estimated 22.502425 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/04

CHF 54

29/04

CHF 53

Today

CHF 53

01/05

CHF 53

02/05

CHF 53

03/05

CHF 53

04/05

CHF 54

05/05

CHF 66

The cheapest trip from Cali to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on 29 Apr 2026 with a price of CHF 53

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 CHF 53 to CHF 66 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 CHF 53, which is on 2026-05-02.