How To Get From Santa Marta To Riohacha – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on January 22nd, 2023 at 01:21 pm

How To Get From Santa Marta To Riohacha – You can go by bus, car and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Santa Marta To Riohacha?

The distance from Santa Marta To Riohacha is 172 kilometers. Click here to book online Santa Marta activities and day trips

The travel time by car from Santa Marta To Riohacha is around 2 hours and 45 minutes. Read here how to get from Santa Marta to Cabo de la Vela

What Is The Cheapest Way From Santa Marta To Riohacha?

The cheapest way from Santa Marta To Riohacha is by bus for 35K COP which is around $9 USD you can buy online. The bus travel time from Santa Marta To Riohacha is around 3 hours.

What Is The Best Way From Santa Marta To Riohacha?

The best way from Santa Marta to Riohacha is by van for $52 USD you can buy online your ticket and from hotel direct to your next accommodation in 3 hours travel time.  You can also rent a car in Colombia.

Read here how to get from Santa Marta airport to city center, Santa Marta airport to Tayrona, Santa Marta airport to Taganga, Santa Marta airport to Palomino, Santa Marta airport to Minca, Santa Marta airport to Rodadero and Riohacha to Cartagena 

SIM CARD AT SANTA MARTA AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Santa Marta airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Santa Marta. Read here Colombia sim card for tourist and best Colombia eSim

You can find the cheapest Colombia eSim with Airalo Colombia eSim prepaid for $8 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days. For $15 USD with 2 GB data valid for 15 days. For $21 USD with 3 GB data and for $32 USD with 5 GB data valid for 30 days. (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%).

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WHERE TO STAY IN RIOHACHA

There are numerous hotels and B&B that you can choose from especially in Riohacha. Accommodation prices can take you around $15-20 USD for a room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $40-60 USD and for more than $100 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Riohacha.

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HOW TO GET FROM SANTA MARTA TO RIOHACHA

Bus From Santa Marta To Riohacha (Cheapest Way)

The cheapest way from Santa Marta To Riohacha is by bus. There are buses running almost every hour during the day time.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SANTA MARTA TO RIOHACHA

The Expreso Brasilia bus schedule from Santa Marta To Riohacha is running almost every hour starting 6 10 am to 9 30 pm. You can check Expreso Brasilia bus schedule website!

The travel time from Santa Marta To Riohacha by bus is around 3 hours. The bus fare is around $9 USD. You can book online to avoid the hassle.

MORE BUSES FROM SANTA MARTA TO RIOHACHA

You can also get Copetran, Exalpa and Unitransco buses. The bus prices are similar and they are running similar schedules too.

CAR RENTAL AT SANTA MARTA

There are many options for renting a car in Santa Marta. It’s the most convenient option if you want to visit Cartagena, Barranquilla, Palomino and La Guajira.

It will take you 3 hours to get from Santa Marta To Riohacha in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available in the airport. Prices are around $30-40 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SANTA MARTA TO RIOHACHA

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $106 USD and you can fit up to 6 people. It could be $18 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM SANTA MARTA TO RIOHACHA

The best way from Santa Marta to Riohacha is by bus for $9 USD you can book online if you are on a budget and it will take 3 hours travel time.

The best way from Santa Marta to Riohacha is by private transfer for $50 USD you can book online if you wish for more comfort, traveling with more people or with so much luggage.

ACCOMMODATION IN RIOHACHA

There are numerous hotels and B&B that you can choose from especially in Riohacha. Accommodation price can take you around $15 USD for a room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $40-60 USD and for more than $100 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Riohacha.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN COLOMBIA

A total of $5-6 USD dollar can be your daily food budget travel in Colombia. Local food in a local restaurant will start from $3-5 USD. And you can get snacks like street foods for $1 USD. You can buy a combination of patacones and papas rellenas with a drink for only $1.

Patacones is fried plantain and it is famous in Colombia, often paired with guacamole and other sauces. Papas rellenas is a stuffed potatoes, the taste is so delicious! The price is only $1 USD. You can find beer for $1 USD in Colombia.

BEST TIME TO VISIT IN COLOMBIA

You can go to Riohacha any time of the year. The months of December to February are the best time to visit Riohacha because is the sunniest and also the peak season. October to November is the months ideal for those working with a budget, because it is considered the low season in the country.

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ATMS AND CASH IN COLOMBIA

The official currency of Colombia is called Colombian Peso (COP). And $1 USD=5000 COP. ATMs are available all throughout the country but my advice to you is to use those inside the banks.

It is also advisable to withdraw as much as you can because fees for transactions tend to be higher for foreign cars. The maximum amount that you can withdraw will be around 600K COP depending on the bank.

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Bank Fees For Foreign Cards In Colombia

Most of the banks in Bogota and Colombia will charge fees for foreign cards in Colombia. Check the list below with the exact fees for foreign cards in Colombia and how much money are you allowed to withdraw in Colombia with every bank. There are many ATMs in Santa Marta and Riohacha and exchange currency offices if you need them.

Bank	Amount Allowed And Fees
Colpatria	900K COP Withdraw And No Fees
Pichincha	800K COP Withdraw And No Fees
Banco Caja Social	700K COP Withdraw And No Fees
BBVA	300K COP Withdraw And No Fees
CorpBanco	400K COP Withdraw And No Fees
Davidienda	400K COP Withdraw And No Fees
Citibank	1200K COP Withdraw And 15k COP Fees
Bancolombia	900K COP Withdraw And 15k COP Fees
ATH	400K COP Withdraw And 10k COP Fees
Servibanca	750K COP Withdraw And 15k COP Fees

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