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Santa Marta (Mag) to Cartagena (Bol) Bus Service

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4 hrs 59 mins
Santa Marta (Mag)
Cartagena (Bol)
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COP 45000.00

Santa Marta (Mag) to Cartagena (Bol) Bus Distance

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04:45
Last Bus
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21:45
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5

Santa Marta (Mag) to Cartagena (Bol) Bus Timings & Fare

Bus Operator First Bus Last Bus Duration  
Expreso Brasilia 07:30 22:30 4 hrs 37 mins VIEW PRICE
Unitransco 09:00 19:30 5 hrs 30 mins VIEW PRICE
Transportes Marsol 04:45 14:15 5 hrs 0 mins VIEW PRICE
Exalpa 08:00 14:00 5 hrs 0 mins VIEW PRICE
Copetran 13:30 18:15 4 hrs 30 mins VIEW PRICE

Travel by Bus from Santa Marta (Mag) to Cartagena (Bol)

Traveling by bus from Santa Marta to Cartagena is an experience that allows you to enjoy the stunning coastal landscapes of the Colombian Caribbean. During the approximately 5 to 6-hour journey, you can admire the beauty of the beaches, palm trees, and blue sea that line the road. Additionally, by booking your ticket through redBus, you can ensure your seat and enjoy a comfortable and safe journey.

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Santa Marta (Mag)

  • Oficina de Santa Marta
  • Terminal de Santa Marta

Cartagena (Bol)

  • Oficina de Cartagena
  • Terminal de Cartagena

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    Why book a Santa Marta (Mag) a Cartagena (Bol) bus with redBus?

    Buying bus tickets on redBus to travel from Santa Marta (Mag) a Cartagena (Bol) offers a convenient and secure experience. Its intuitive and secure online platform simplifies the booking process, while special offers allow you to save money. With a wide selection of transportation options and schedules, detailed information about bus companies and onboard services, redBus helps you find the best fit for your needs.

    About Cartagena (Bol)

    Cartagena, located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, is famous for its warm and tropical climate all year round. The city is steeped in history, with its charming cobblestone streets, colonial squares, and ancient walls that tell stories of times gone by. In addition to its cultural heritage, Cartagena offers a delicious variety of typical dishes from the Colombian Caribbean region, such as coconut rice, fish ceviche, and egg arepas.

    About the route to Cartagena (Bol)

    The route to Cartagena, booked through redBus, is an exciting journey that takes you through beautiful tropical landscapes and charming coastal towns. From historic cities to white sandy beaches, the trip offers a variety of stunning views and opportunities to explore the rich culture and history of Colombia's Caribbean region. Whether you travel by land or by sea, every moment on the route to Cartagena is filled with adventure and discoveries.

    Buses from Cartagena to Santa Marta

    If you already acquired your tickets to travel from Santa Marta to Cartagena and you are looking for a return trip, you can buy them easily on our platform. We have many bus operators that travel through this route, that departs at different times to give the passengers more options. So, what are you waiting for? Buy your bus tickets from Cartagena to Santa Marta with redBus. 

    Cartagena Weather

    Cartagena has a climate that stands out for being mostly hot, with an annual temperature around 29 ° C. This semi-arid city has a high relative humidity of + 90%. It has a rainy season between April-May and October-November, but despite this, the sun is often present.

    Restaurantes & Bars in Cartagena

    Cartagena has a great gastronomic variety that is affected by its Caribbean environment and Spanish influence. With great restaurants, this city adapts to all tastes and pockets, being the empanada with egg, the carimañola, shrimp cocktail among other seafood, the bean buñuelito and the Kola Román the most requested dishes.


    ● Rosa Mezcal

    - Getsemani, calle de la sierpe # 29 - 09, Cartagena 130001 Colombia.

    - Price: Starts at COP $ 45,802


    ● Great Inka Gastrobar

    - Carrera 6 32 62 Calle del Candilejo, Cartagena 130001 Colombia.

    - Price: Starts at COP $ 30,000


    ● Caribbean Cuisine Serpent

    - Getsemani, Calle de la sierpe # 29 - 09, Cartagena 130001 Colombia

    - Price:Starts at COP $ 22,000


    ● The Arsenal: The Rum Box

    - Carrera 24 # 8B-19 Calle Del Arsenal, Cartagena 130003 Colombia.

    - Price: Starts at COP $ 15,267


    ● Gokela

    - Cra 3 No 7-157 Located on Calle 8, between San Martín and Cra 2, Cartagena 130001 Colombia

    - Price: Starts at COP $ 11,450

    Hotels in Cartagena

    With great accommodation places, the city of Cartagena is able to provide a unique experience to all its visitors. Adapted with a very varied hotel system, the city has from 5-star hotels to cheap hostels to meet the needs and comfort of all.


    ● Hotel Noi Cartagena 1860

    - Historic Center Cra. 2 No. 32-50 Playa del Triunfo, Cartagena 130001 Colombia. 

    - Price: Starts at COP $ 544,444 

    - Services: Free high-speed Internet (WiFi). Swimming pool. Free breakfast. Children's activities (Ideal for children/families). Fax / Photocopier. Spa. Roof terrace. Luggage storage.


    ● San Lazaro Art Hotel

    - Barrio El Espinal Cra 15 No. 31-110, Cartagena 130001 Colombia. 

    - Price: Starts at COP $ 278,195 

    - Services: Free parking. Free high-speed internet (WiFi). Swimming pool. Free breakfast. Children's television channels. Children's activities (Ideal for children/families). Transportation to the airport. 


    ● Hotel La Gran Vía Cartagena

    - Carrera 5 No. 5-77 Bocagrande, Cartagena Colombia. 

    - Price: Starts at COP $ 183,150 

    - Services: Free parking. Internet. Swimming pool. Free breakfast. Beach. Game room. Children's television channels. Children's activities (Ideal for children/families). 


    ● Hotel San Roque

    - Calle de La Media Luna 10c - 48 Centro Getsemani, Cartagena 130001 Colombia. 

    - Price: Starts at COP $ 83,650 

    - Services: Free high-speed Internet (WiFi). Fax / Photocopier. Luggage storage. Concierge. Currency exchange. Non-smoking hotel. Reception available 24 hours. 


    ● Colonial Hostel

    - Calle San Juan CR9 to CL 25 172 Brr Getsemani, Cartagena 130001 Colombia. 

    - Price: Starts at COP $ 49,250 

    - Services: 24-hour reception, room service, and concierge. You can also enjoy the rooftop pool and breakfast included.

    The most tourist places in Cartagena

    ● Castillo de San Felipe: Built on the Hill of San Lazaro in 1536, this military fortress was the largest built by the Spanish to prevent invasions of the city through the Caribbean. 

    ● San Pedro Claver Convent: Church built-in 1580 that, thanks to the efforts of the Jesuit fathers, remains standing with its original structure. 

    ● Rosario Islands: The perfect place for all tourists and visitors, with great marine biodiversity it is perfect for snorkeling and diving, just minutes from Cartagena this island has one of the most important reef formations in the country. 

    ● Gold Museum: This renovated museum has multiple rooms and exhibitions so that its visitors can appreciate the culture of the Zenú indigenous group. In addition, it has one of the museum's masterpieces, which represents the ceremony of the Legend of El Dorado. 

    ● Palace of the Inquisition: With an impressive colonial architectural beauty, this palace is now a Historical Museum of the Indies, which has large dark collections of the machinery and tools used at the time of the inquisition to interrogate, trials, and torture.

    Important dates in Cartagena

    ● International Music Festival: With this festival, all the festivals, and fairs held in Cartagena begin, interpreting great musicians of the classical genre, making this an event of great impact. 

    ● Hay Festival: Held in the last weeks of January, it is an event where the idea is praised, in which writers, journalists, scientists, Nobel laureates, singers, actors, film and television producers, and more gather. 

    ● International Film Festival: During the month of March, this important festival takes place in which film samples are made, which are totally free, where filmmakers, actors, singers, and fans of independent cinema and television meet. In addition, the India Catalina Awards ceremony is also held. 

    ● Festival of Drums: Officially the Festival of Drums and Cultural Expressions of Palenque, this festival that takes place in the month of October celebrates the freedom to the rhythm of music and dance, it also includes workshops on the Palenquera language, hairstyle, percussion, and culture. 

    ● Cartagena Independence Festival: Celebrated in November, this popular local festival has different events throughout the city, as well as parades, concerts, and more.

    How to move around Cartagena?

    In Cartagena, there are several public and private transport systems: 


    ● Buses: Public buses are the most common transportation system in the city, not only for its practicality but also for its low cost. These buses are mostly owned by private owners. 

    ● Transcaribe: this is a massive transportation system in the city of Cartagena that covers a large part of the city with an approximate cost of COP $ 2,500. 

    ● Taxis: the well-known taxis are private services that you can take on the street or through an application that are the safest and fastest way to cross the city, but expensive.

    How to reach Cartagena?

    ● Cartagena by bus: The land trip from Santa Marta to Cartagena takes approximately 4 hours with a distance of 226 km. 

    Gastronomy in Cartagena

    Cartagena is characterized by having very extensive gastronomy, but among the most symbolic dishes are: 


    - Rice with coconut. 

    - Pork loin in tamarind sauce. 

    - Fish stew. 

    - Cheese nickname. 

    - Coconut pie.

    Things to buy in Cartagena

    The souvenirs that you cannot stop buying in historic Cartagena: 


    - Jewelry. 

    - Crafts. 

    - Footwear. 

    - Leather articles. 

    - Coffee.

    Cartagena Facts

    Cartagena, known as the "Walled City," is a destination full of history and charm on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Its imposing walls, built in the 16th century to protect the city from pirate attacks, are one of its main tourist attractions. In addition to its historical heritage, Cartagena is famous for its music and dance festivals, such as the International Music Festival and the Independence Festival, which attract visitors from all over the world. Its colorful cobblestone streets, delicious Caribbean cuisine, and crystal-clear beaches make Cartagena a truly captivating destination.

    Bus operators of the route Santa Marta to Cartagena

    • Transportes Marsol
    • Expreso Brasilia
    • Unitransco
    • Exalpa

    In conclusion:

    Cartagena is a city that offers all its visitors hospitality, entertainment and comfort. With various lodgings, tourist places and gastronomy it is undoubtedly an ideal option for vacations either alone, as a couple or family.

    Tips for finding cheap tickets on the Santa Marta to Cartagena

    The cost of the tickets can vary according to the date and time of travel, therefore, compare prices and do the planning in advance so that you get the tickets that suit your budget.

    How to get cheap bus tickets from Santa Marta to Cartagena?

    Do you want to travel to Cartagena from Santa Marta but it's out of your budget? Don't worry about it. At redBus we have many offers and discounts that you can take advantage of for your vacations, business trips or to visit your family.

    Looking for cheap tickets from Santa Marta to Cartagena?

    Are you thinking about taking a vacation, a business trip or want to visit your family in Cartagena, do not worry! at redBus you can find the best prices from the most important bus companies in Peru, just check the list of companies and schedules that appear in the results and get the best rates with the best low-cost prices so that your trip is not only comfortable and enjoyable but also economical. so do not hesitate and buy your ticket at redBus.

    TOP BUS OPERATORS
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      Expreso Brasilia
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      Unitransco
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      Exalpa
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      Copetran

    FAQs

    How can I make an online bus ticket booking in Colombia?

    You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Colombia by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.co . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.

    How do I book a bus from Santa Marta (Mag) to Cartagena (Bol)?

    You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.co and book your seat within 5 minutes.

    Do I need to print out my bus ticket before boarding?

    There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in Colombia, passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.

    Can I reschedule my journey after I have booked my ticket?

    Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Colombia. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.

    How do I pay for my bus ticket on the redBus website?

    There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed.

    How much does the bus fare from Santa Marta to Cartagena cost?

    The bus fare from Santa Marta to Cartagena starts from $44.000 COP. This price varies depending on the chosen schedule and service.

    How many hours is the journey from Santa Marta to Cartagena by land?

    It's approximately an 6-hour journey from Santa Marta to Cartagena by land.

    Which agencies operate from Santa Marta to Cartagena?

    The main agencies covering the Santa Marta-Cartagena route are: Transportes Marsol, Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco y Exalpa.


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