According to 31 reviews, Copetran received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness, but some complained about the wifi. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at $38
Copetran Bogotá Santa Marta recent customer reviews
I caught a Copetran bus in Bogota to take me to Santa Marta. The trip was supposed to take just under 16 hours. So, I caught it in the evening, planning to sleep all night and then take in some scenery in the morning before arriving in SM. When I woke up, I found we were nowhere near our destination. We were almost 7 hours late!
- no one acknowledged the extended trip, let alone apologized for it
-the ac was extra-freezing
-the bathrooms smelled terrible and had no running water or soap!!
-no wi-fi
1 out of 5 stars
Emily Y.
Bus was comfortable. However the journey was 10 hours longer than scheduled. Not good at all
2 out of 5 stars
Sam B.
A very long bus ride to not be provided with a meal. No toilet paper, soap or water by midnight on the journey. Only one charging point that my next door neighbour commandeered for the entire journey. Just average overall.
According to 17 reviews, Expreso Brasilia received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access, but some complained about the timeliness. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $45
Expreso Brasilia Bogotá Santa Marta recent customer reviews
Journey was timely and the bus was fairly comfortable. Staff were helpful at the bus station. Only negative point, the toilet had no water and did not flush which was very unpleasant on a 19 hour journey
4 out of 5 stars
Violet C.
I bought a ticket for the 10am buss to santa marta and got to the terminal on time only to find out that they didnt have any busses leaving until 3pm. I specifically bought a bus for 10am because i had plans in santa marta for mid day the next day. Needless to say i missed a meeting with a client who was quit upset. Not too impressed. There was no delay, there just were not any busses leaving at 10...
2 out of 5 stars
Wilson S.
Your service is horrible. The drivers are very negligent always driving by the illegal side. Their attitude was hostile and permit ambulatory seller at the bus disturbing us. And finally never the driver put sanitary paper at the bathroom. And they make more than ten stop and by this reason the trip was over 19 hours, when the ticket said 16 and a half hours.
According to 18 reviews, Berlinas del Fonce received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location, but some complained about the timeliness. Berlinas del Fonce ticket prices on this trip start at $36
Berlinas del Fonce Bogotá Santa Marta recent customer reviews
The bus was clean and the people nice. But: the seats where uncomfortable, the bus ac was turned to freezing and bevore we even started we had a delay of 45 minutes. Due to traffic and frequent sops the 45 minutes turned in to 4,5 hours...
1 out of 5 stars
Simon W.
Expected 3 seats per row (there were 4 seats per row), so it was more cramped.
Passengers smoked in the toilets.
The bus left Bogotá at least 30 minutes late.
According to 17 reviews, Expreso Brasilia received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access, but some complained about the timeliness. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $45
Expreso Brasilia Bogotá Santa Marta recent customer reviews
Journey was timely and the bus was fairly comfortable. Staff were helpful at the bus station. Only negative point, the toilet had no water and did not flush which was very unpleasant on a 19 hour journey
4 out of 5 stars
Violet C.
I bought a ticket for the 10am buss to santa marta and got to the terminal on time only to find out that they didnt have any busses leaving until 3pm. I specifically bought a bus for 10am because i had plans in santa marta for mid day the next day. Needless to say i missed a meeting with a client who was quit upset. Not too impressed. There was no delay, there just were not any busses leaving at 10...
2 out of 5 stars
Wilson S.
Your service is horrible. The drivers are very negligent always driving by the illegal side. Their attitude was hostile and permit ambulatory seller at the bus disturbing us. And finally never the driver put sanitary paper at the bathroom. And they make more than ten stop and by this reason the trip was over 19 hours, when the ticket said 16 and a half hours.
Based on 624 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Rapido Ochoa ticket prices on this trip start at $72
Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Expreso del Sol ticket prices on this trip start at $38
Based on 74 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the power outlets. Omega ticket prices on this trip start at $39
Based on 7 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the power outlets. Continental BUS ticket prices on this trip start at $38
Flota Aguila offers 1 daily buses from Bogotá to Santa Marta. Though the average price for this trip is $46, you can find tickets starting at $46. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 1551.
Based on 2186 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Bolivariano ticket prices on this trip start at $45
Based on 84 reviews, the company was rated 1.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Rápido Tolima ticket prices on this trip start at $101
Based on 2 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the wifi. Transsander ticket prices on this trip start at $47
Based on 51 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Flota Magdalena ticket prices on this trip start at $89
A good way to travel this route is with Cotrans buses. The company offers 5 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $70 and the shortest trip taking about 2340. Cotrans gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Based on 9 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the wifi. AutoBoy ticket prices on this trip start at $49
A good way to travel this route is with Concorde buses. The company offers 1 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $41 and the shortest trip taking about 1830. Concorde gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Based on 137 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Empresa Arauca ticket prices on this trip start at $77
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bogotá to Santa Marta, CO by bus
How far is Bogotá from Santa Marta?
About 458 miles (739 km) separate Bogotá and Santa Marta.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bogotá to Santa Marta?
Most of the buses traveling from Bogotá to Santa Marta leave from Bogotá - Terminal del Sur and arrive at Terminal Santa Marta. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/14
$46
11/15
$46
Today
$39
11/17
$39
11/18
$36
11/19
$36
11/20
$36
11/21
$37
The cheapest trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $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, CO, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $36 to $49 for a bus ticket from Bogotá to Santa Marta, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-18.
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.
The cheapest trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $36
