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Based on 918 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at $22.00
Very good drivers, always give tips to the drivers if they are good, it's a hard job. WiFi not working almost all trip.
Super comfortable ride
Based on 1664 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $20.00
Based on 148 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the value for money but often complained with the timeliness. Berlinas del Fonce ticket prices on this trip start at $29.00
Concorde offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $29.00. The quickest ride takes around 13h15. Concorde offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Busbud helps you find a bus from Bucaramanga to Cartagena. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make sure you can find a bus service from Bucaramanga to Cartagena from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cartagena from Bucaramanga, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
| Daily Departures | 21 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 12:30AM - 11:00PM |
| Minimum Price | $27 |
| Average Ticket Price | $30 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 11h30m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 14h |
| Distance | 279 miles (449 km) |
| Bus Companies on This Route | Copetran, Expreso Brasilia, Berlinas del Fonce, Concorde |
Terminal De Transportes De Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia
Transportation Terminal
Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Cartagena without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.
Traveling from Bucaramanga to Cartagena takes around 14h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 11h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 279 miles (450 km) that separate the two cities.
Bucaramanga and Cartagena are 279 miles (450 km) apart.
About 21 buses travel this route daily, provided by Copetran, Expreso Brasilia and Berlinas del Fonce. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Bucaramanga to Cartagena may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Bucaramanga to Cartagena as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service operates from 12:30 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:00 PM for the final departure.
Buses going from Bucaramanga to Cartagena begin their journey at Transportation Terminal and reach their destination at Terminal de Transportes.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Bucaramanga to Cartagena by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $20.
The bus ticket costs $30 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $20 and $47, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.
Once in Cartagena, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bazurto Market, Getsemani Neighborhood, Palace of Inquisition, San Basilio de Palenque and Cartagena Walled City.
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bucaramanga and Cartagena!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bucaramanga to Cartagena, 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 Bucaramanga to Cartagena.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Bucaramanga to Cartagena.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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