Last updated on April 23rd, 2023 at 02:58 pm
How To Get From Santa Marta To Riohacha Best Way – 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 Riohacha to Santa Marta the reverse way and 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
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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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BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE
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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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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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