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

The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Marta to Montería start from $33. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Santa Marta to Montería?

The average bus trip duration from Santa Marta to Montería is 9h, covering a distance of 206 miles (332 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by Rapido Ochoa .

Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to Montería route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Expreso Brasilia , Unitransco , Rapido Ochoa , Copetran , Almirante Padilla S.A. .

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

The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to Montería at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Santa Marta to Montería generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 631 reviews.

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

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 has the most timely service from Santa Marta to Montería?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Montería?

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 Santa Marta to Montería from $37 | Compare & Save up to 28%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Marta to Montería on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Terminal Santa Marta	8h	6:00am	Terminal Monteria	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45am	Terminal Santa Marta	9h	7:45pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Terminal Santa Marta	8h 45m	10:30pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Terminal Santa Marta	9h	11:45pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Terminal Santa Marta	9h	9:30pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags

Next departures for Santa Marta to Montería on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	9h 30m	5:00pm	Terminal Monteria	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	8h 30m	4:00pm	Terminal Monteria	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Santa Marta	9h	5:00pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Terminal Santa Marta	9h	7:45pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Terminal Santa Marta	8h 45m	10:30pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags

Next departures for Santa Marta to Montería on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	9h 30m	5:00pm	Terminal Monteria	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Terminal Santa Marta	8h 30m	4:00pm	Terminal Monteria	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Santa Marta	9h	5:00pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Terminal Santa Marta	9h	7:45pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Terminal Santa Marta	8h 45m	10:30pm	Terminal Monteria	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:09 AM -05.

Get from Santa Marta to Montería

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

9hAverage Duration

206 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santa Marta and Montería?

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 Montería

A
Terminal Monteria
Cl. 41 #63 a 69, Montería, Córdoba, Colombia
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Compare bus companies

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,941 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Unitransco

3/5747 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.8

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5631 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.4

Copetran

3/51,027 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5207 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 traveling from Santa Marta, CO to Montería by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Santa Marta to Montería?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Marta to Montería start from $33. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santa Marta to Montería?
The average bus trip duration from Santa Marta to Montería is 9h, covering a distance of 206 miles (332 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by Rapido Ochoa.
Which bus companies service the Santa Marta to Montería route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco, Rapido Ochoa, Copetran, Almirante Padilla S.A..
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Marta to Montería?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Marta to Montería at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Marta to Montería?
A bus trip from Santa Marta to Montería generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santa Marta to Montería?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 631 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Marta to Montería?
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 has the most timely service from Santa Marta to Montería?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Montería?
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

01/05

$37

01/06

$37

Today

$37

01/08

$45

01/09

$46

01/10

$45

01/11

$45

01/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Santa Marta, CO to Montería was searched and found on Jan 5, 2026 with a price of $37

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 Montería, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $50 for a bus ticket from Santa Marta, CO to Montería based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2026-01-10.

Usually Unitransco 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.