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

The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Marta to Valledupar start at R 237. The average price for this route is around R 303. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Santa Marta to Valledupar is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 135 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by Copetran .

Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to Valledupar route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Copetran , Expreso Brasilia , Unitransco , Rapido Ochoa , Almirante Padilla S.A. .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Marta to Valledupar?

The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to Valledupar at 05:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.

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

A bus trip from Santa Marta to Valledupar produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Santa Marta to Valledupar?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 634 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Marta to Valledupar?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santa Marta to Valledupar?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Marta to Valledupar?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus from Santa Marta to Valledupar from R 225 | Compare & Save up to 26%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Santa Marta to Valledupar on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	10:00	Terminal Valledupar	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	09:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	13:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	08:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	13:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Valledupar on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	10:00	Terminal Valledupar	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	13:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	10:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	14:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	12:15	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	16:45	Terminal Valledupar	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Valledupar on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	10:00	Terminal Valledupar	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	09:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	13:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	08:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	13:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Valledupar on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	10:00	Terminal Valledupar	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	09:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	13:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	08:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	13:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags

Next departures from Santa Marta to Valledupar on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	10:00	Terminal Valledupar	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	11:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	09:00	Terminal Santa Marta	4h	13:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	08:30	Terminal Santa Marta	4h 30m	13:00	Terminal Valledupar	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:11 PM -05.

Get from Santa Marta to Valledupar

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 237, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

4h 30mAverage duration

135 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Valledupar?

Stops in Santa Marta

A
Terminal Santa Marta
Cra. 29 #29l-20 a 29l-82, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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Stops in Valledupar

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Terminal Valledupar
Terminal de Valledupar, Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia
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Compare bus companies

Copetran

3/51 038 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.3

Based on 1038 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at R 237

Copetran Santa Marta Valledupar recent customer reviews

The bus came 1 hour late. It was much too cold. The chairs were very comfortable and there was a selection of movies on the media system.

Anca S.

7 January 2018

Expreso Brasilia

3/51 964 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Unitransco

3/5747 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi0.8

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5634 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.5

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5210 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.8

WiFi0.2

CO bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Marta, CO to Valledupar 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 Santa Marta to Valledupar?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Marta to Valledupar start at R 237. The average price for this route is around R 303. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Santa Marta to Valledupar?
The average bus journey time from Santa Marta to Valledupar is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 135 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by Copetran.
Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to Valledupar route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Copetran, Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco, Rapido Ochoa, Almirante Padilla S.A..
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Marta to Valledupar?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to Valledupar at 05:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Marta to Valledupar?
A bus trip from Santa Marta to Valledupar produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Santa Marta to Valledupar?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 634 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Marta to Valledupar?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santa Marta to Valledupar?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Marta to Valledupar?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/01

R 296

26/01

R 291

Today

R 291

28/01

R 297

29/01

R 291

30/01

R 289

31/01

R 296

01/02

R 296

The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Valledupar was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 289

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

You can expect to pay from R 289 to R 302 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to Valledupar based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 289, which is on 2026-01-30.

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.