How do I get from Santa Marta to Bogotá without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Bogotá without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

How long is the bus trip from Santa Marta to Bogotá?

The average travel time from Santa Marta to Bogotá is about 19h 35m, but you can get there in as little as 16h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 458 miles (739 km) that separate the two cities.

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.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Santa Marta to Bogotá?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $35.

How much does a bus ticket from Santa Marta to Bogotá cost?

You can expect to pay around $47 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $35 to $80, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Santa Marta (Magdalena Department), CO to Bogotá Bus Tickets

TodayMay 19

from $37

TomorrowMay 20

from $37

WedMay 21

from $37

ThuMay 22

from $37

FriMay 23

from $37

SatMay 24

from $37

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MonMay 26

from $37

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 20 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Santa Marta
Departure location: Terminal Santa Marta
Arrival time: May 21 at 11:30am
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Berlinas del Fonce
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 20 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Santa Marta
Departure location: Terminal Santa Marta
Arrival time: May 21 at 8:30am
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Berlinas del Fonce
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 30m
Departure time: May 20 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Santa Marta
Departure location: Terminal Santa Marta
Arrival time: May 21 at 8:30am
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Berlinas del Fonce
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 30m
Departure time: May 20 at 9:30am
Departure city: Santa Marta
Departure location: Terminal Santa Marta
Arrival time: May 21 at 5:40am
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Copetran + Omega
Copetran + Omega
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 10m
Departure time: May 20 at 3:00pm
Departure city: Santa Marta
Departure location: Terminal Santa Marta
Arrival time: May 21 at 12:15pm
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Rápido Ochoa + Copetran
Rápido Ochoa + Copetran
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 15m

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Bus Santa Marta to Bogotá: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47

Average bus trip duration19h 35m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance453 miles (730 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

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Expreso Brasilia

3/51,879 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

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 $48.00

Expreso Brasilia Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews

Bus was cancelled and I had to go to another village to go to Bogota from there. Furthermore, it was fine.

Amber V.

February 6, 2024

Our (2) TVs didnt work. As that is the only activity, it seems wrong to pay the extremely high price and not getting everything that is included. Also, the seats on the back row don’t go back almost at all so it was impossible to sleep -> very uncomfortable trip.

Erika N.

January 8, 2019

The trip from Santa Marta to Bogota' was ok by South America standards I guess

Patrizia V.

April 15, 2023

Copetran

3/5994 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.3

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

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

Salihah D.

February 20, 2025

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

Stefanie H.

May 19, 2024

Copearan, the worlds slowest bus company, scheduled 16 hours took nearly 24. Not because of traffic, because they randomly stopped sat still for up to an hour multiple times. No clear reason why. The staff was rude and unhelpful. Take any other company.

Matt D.

April 1, 2023

Berlinas del Fonce

4/5163 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

According to 38 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 ticket access. Berlinas del Fonce ticket prices on this trip start at $35.00

Berlinas del Fonce Santa Marta Bogotá recent customer reviews

We asked the lady at the front desk if there was going to be a stop for dinner, she said yes. For dinner and for breakfast. I asked her to be sure if we needed to buy food before leaving. She said no need. Unfortunately, there was no stop for dinner

Saar M.

January 28, 2020

Very comfortable bus with wifi working the whole journey. Unfortunately it was very cold on the bus, so don't forget to bring warm clothes.

Anna-maria F.

November 24, 2019

My only bad comment is that the bus was leaking from the rainfall. Other than that, good company

Clarissa V.

January 9, 2019

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5601 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.5

Unitransco

3/5705 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.9

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5187 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness1.8

Wifi0.3

CO bus companies: Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Coomotor, Rapido Ochoa, Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira, Unitransco

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Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Bogotá?

Stops in Santa Marta

A - Terminal Santa Marta

Stops in Bogotá

A - Bogotá - Terminal del Sur

B - Bogotá (Terminal Salitre)

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What is the cheapest way to travel from Santa Marta to Bogotá?
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05/17

$38

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05/20

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $41 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta to Bogotá based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-05-22.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Marta - Bogotá

How do I get from Santa Marta to Bogotá without flying?

How long is the bus trip from Santa Marta to Bogotá?

How far is Santa Marta from Bogotá?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Marta to Bogotá?

What is the cheapest way to travel from Santa Marta to Bogotá?

How much does a bus ticket from Santa Marta to Bogotá cost?

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