According to customer reviews, there are complaints about the bus being excessively cold and experiencing long delays without clear explanations. Additionally, some customers mention rude and unhelpful staff. It is recommended to consider alternative bus companies for a more comfortable travel experience.
Copetran Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews
Charger places didn’t work, ac didn’t work in some of the seats (for example mine), screans didn’t turn on and they were broken or seats didn’t even have them, BUS WAS 6 HOURS LATE and almost missed my flight because of that. It was supposed to arrive 8:20 in the morning and we ended up arriving at 14:03
2 out of 5 stars
Nea U.
It was an ok bus itself but it was 4 hours delayed and also they didn't pack the bags very well I had fish water leak all over my belongings and clothes
2 out of 5 stars
Salihah D.
The bus journey was a lot longer than stated, which I think is normal in Colombia.the bus also makes many stops. The seats were comfortable, but there was a bad smell for most of the trip. The bathroom in the bus was okay, but pretty dirty by the end. An hour before arriving they put us in a different bus which wasn't the luxury service I booked
According to 18 reviews, Expreso Brasilia received a 3.5-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the temperature. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $37
Copetran Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews
Charger places didn’t work, ac didn’t work in some of the seats (for example mine), screans didn’t turn on and they were broken or seats didn’t even have them, BUS WAS 6 HOURS LATE and almost missed my flight because of that. It was supposed to arrive 8:20 in the morning and we ended up arriving at 14:03
2 out of 5 stars
Nea U.
It was an ok bus itself but it was 4 hours delayed and also they didn't pack the bags very well I had fish water leak all over my belongings and clothes
2 out of 5 stars
Salihah D.
The bus journey was a lot longer than stated, which I think is normal in Colombia.the bus also makes many stops. The seats were comfortable, but there was a bad smell for most of the trip. The bathroom in the bus was okay, but pretty dirty by the end. An hour before arriving they put us in a different bus which wasn't the luxury service I booked
According to 39 reviews, Berlinas del Fonce received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the wifi. Berlinas del Fonce ticket prices on this trip start at $32
Copetran Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews
Charger places didn’t work, ac didn’t work in some of the seats (for example mine), screans didn’t turn on and they were broken or seats didn’t even have them, BUS WAS 6 HOURS LATE and almost missed my flight because of that. It was supposed to arrive 8:20 in the morning and we ended up arriving at 14:03
2 out of 5 stars
Nea U.
It was an ok bus itself but it was 4 hours delayed and also they didn't pack the bags very well I had fish water leak all over my belongings and clothes
2 out of 5 stars
Salihah D.
The bus journey was a lot longer than stated, which I think is normal in Colombia.the bus also makes many stops. The seats were comfortable, but there was a bad smell for most of the trip. The bathroom in the bus was okay, but pretty dirty by the end. An hour before arriving they put us in a different bus which wasn't the luxury service I booked
Based on 613 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 $64
Copetran Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews
Charger places didn’t work, ac didn’t work in some of the seats (for example mine), screans didn’t turn on and they were broken or seats didn’t even have them, BUS WAS 6 HOURS LATE and almost missed my flight because of that. It was supposed to arrive 8:20 in the morning and we ended up arriving at 14:03
2 out of 5 stars
Nea U.
It was an ok bus itself but it was 4 hours delayed and also they didn't pack the bags very well I had fish water leak all over my belongings and clothes
2 out of 5 stars
Salihah D.
The bus journey was a lot longer than stated, which I think is normal in Colombia.the bus also makes many stops. The seats were comfortable, but there was a bad smell for most of the trip. The bathroom in the bus was okay, but pretty dirty by the end. An hour before arriving they put us in a different bus which wasn't the luxury service I booked
Based on 727 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Unitransco ticket prices on this trip start at $45
Copetran Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews
Charger places didn’t work, ac didn’t work in some of the seats (for example mine), screans didn’t turn on and they were broken or seats didn’t even have them, BUS WAS 6 HOURS LATE and almost missed my flight because of that. It was supposed to arrive 8:20 in the morning and we ended up arriving at 14:03
2 out of 5 stars
Nea U.
It was an ok bus itself but it was 4 hours delayed and also they didn't pack the bags very well I had fish water leak all over my belongings and clothes
2 out of 5 stars
Salihah D.
The bus journey was a lot longer than stated, which I think is normal in Colombia.the bus also makes many stops. The seats were comfortable, but there was a bad smell for most of the trip. The bathroom in the bus was okay, but pretty dirty by the end. An hour before arriving they put us in a different bus which wasn't the luxury service I booked
Based on 193 reviews, the company was rated 1.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Almirante Padilla S.A. ticket prices on this trip start at $47
Copetran Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews
Charger places didn’t work, ac didn’t work in some of the seats (for example mine), screans didn’t turn on and they were broken or seats didn’t even have them, BUS WAS 6 HOURS LATE and almost missed my flight because of that. It was supposed to arrive 8:20 in the morning and we ended up arriving at 14:03
2 out of 5 stars
Nea U.
It was an ok bus itself but it was 4 hours delayed and also they didn't pack the bags very well I had fish water leak all over my belongings and clothes
2 out of 5 stars
Salihah D.
The bus journey was a lot longer than stated, which I think is normal in Colombia.the bus also makes many stops. The seats were comfortable, but there was a bad smell for most of the trip. The bathroom in the bus was okay, but pretty dirty by the end. An hour before arriving they put us in a different bus which wasn't the luxury service I booked
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How far is Santa Marta from Bogotá?
The distance separating Santa Marta and Bogotá is 458 miles (739 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Marta to Bogotá?
Most of the buses traveling from Santa Marta to Bogotá leave from Terminal Santa Marta and arrive at Bogotá - Terminal del Sur. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
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$37
08/23
$36
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$36
08/25
$36
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$36
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$36
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$36
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The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Bogotá was searched and found on Aug 28, 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 Santa Marta, CO to Bogotá, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $36 to $38 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to Bogotá based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-08-28.
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.
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The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Bogotá was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of $36
