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Trip to Cartagena

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Buses from Santa Marta (Magdalena) to Cartagena

🚌 Hop on a direct bus from Santa Marta to Cartagena, with services departing hourly every day. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, offering a comfortable and convenient way to travel between the two cities. 💰 Prices for the bus journey between Cartagena and Santa Marta range from $10 to $26, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore the beautiful Caribbean coast of Colombia. Get ready to experience a seamless and budget-friendly adventure from Santa Marta to Cartagena.

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  • Yes, there is a direct bus that operates between Santa Marta and Cartagena. The bus departs from Santa Marta and arrives in Cartagena, with services running hourly every day. The journey typically takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes, providing a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two cities.
  • You can catch the bus from Santa Marta to Cartagena at the Santa Marta station. The bus services for this route are operated by Expreso Brasilia, a reputable transportation company in Colombia. Santa Marta station serves as the starting point for the journey to Cartagena, making it convenient for travelers to board the bus and begin their trip between these two cities.
  • The Santa Marta to Cartagena bus, operated by Expreso Brasilia, arrives at Cartagena station in Cartagena. This is the final destination where passengers will disembark and complete their journey between Santa Marta and Cartagena. Cartagena station provides a convenient arrival point for travelers to explore the beautiful city and its surroundings upon reaching their destination.
  • The cost of a bus ticket from Santa Marta to Cartagena typically ranges from $10 to $26, depending on the bus company, type of service, and any available discounts. Travelers have the option to choose from different price points based on their preferences and budget. It's advisable to check with the bus company or booking platform for the most up-to-date and accurate pricing information before planning your journey.
  • There are multiple buses operating between Santa Marta and Cartagena. The bus service, generally provided by Expreso Brasilia, departs from Santa Marta station and arrives at Cartagena station. With buses departing hourly and running every day, travelers have frequent options to choose from for their journey, which typically takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes. The ticket prices for these bus services between Cartagena and Santa Marta can range from $10 to $26, offering flexibility for budget-conscious travelers.
  • The buses traveling from Santa Marta to Cartagena are typically the most crowded during peak travel times, such as early morning and late afternoon, when passengers may be commuting for work or traveling for tourism. To avoid the crowds, it is advisable to consider taking buses during off-peak hours, such as mid-morning or early evening. However, since buses operate hourly every day on this route, passengers have the flexibility to choose a departure time that aligns with their preferences for crowd levels and travel comfort.
  • The first bus of the day from Santa Marta to Cartagena typically departs early in the morning, around 6:00 AM. The last bus of the day usually leaves in the evening, around 8:00 PM. With buses operating hourly every day on this route, passengers have multiple options throughout the day to choose from for their journey between Santa Marta and Cartagena.

Will you be returning to Santa Marta (Magdalena) by bus?

If you are looking for the return bus journey, check out buses from Cartagena to Santa Marta (Magdalena)

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Trips to Cartagena