How To Get From Cartagena to Santa Marta Best Way – You can go by bus, shared van, car and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Cartagena to Santa Marta?
The distance from Cartagena to Santa Marta is 225 kilometers. Click here to book online Santa Marta activities and day trips
The travel time by car from Cartagena to Santa Marta is around 4 hours and the taxi fare is around $200 USD. Read here a comparison Santa Marta vs Cartagena and Best Beaches in Santa Marta
What Is The Cheapest Way From Cartagena to Santa Marta?
The cheapest way from Cartagena to Santa Marta is by bus for $10-14 USD you can book online and it will take 5 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Cartagena to Santa Marta?
The best way from Cartagena to Santa Marta is by shared van for $22 USD you can book online and it will take 5 hours and 30 minutes but you will get from Cartagena downtown to Santa Marta city center.
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WHERE TO STAY IN SANTA MARTA
There are numerous hotels and B&B that you can choose from especially in Santa Marta. Accommodation prices can take you around $10-12 USD if you sleep in a dorm. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $40-60 USD and for more than $100 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Santa Marta.
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HOW TO GET FROM CARTAGENA TO SANTA MARTA
Shared Transfer From Cartagena to Santa Marta (Best Way)
The best way from Cartagena to Santa Marta is by shared van for $22 USD you can book online.
The van schedule from Cartagena to Santa Marta is leaving from 6 am to 4 pm every 2 hours and it will take around 5 hours and 30 minutes.
You will get the shared van at Carrera 2 in Cartagena city center (check the exact location) and you will get at Carrera 4 in Santa Marta (check the exact location). You will avoid going to the Bus Terminal that they a few kilometers outside the city in Cartagena and Santa Marta.
Bus From Cartagena to Santa Marta (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Cartagena to Santa Marta is by bus. There are a few options during the day and at night.
The bus fare from Cartagena to Santa Marta is $10-14 USD you can book online.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM CARTAGENA TO SANTA MARTA
The Expreso Brasilia bus schedule from Cartagena to Santa Marta is running 14 times per day starting 6 30 am to 10 30 pm. You can check Expreso Brasilia bus schedule website!
The travel time from Cartagena to Santa Marta by bus is around 5 hours. The bus fare is around $10-14 USD. You can book online to avoid the hassle.
The main problem with the bus you will have to get a taxi to reach Cartagena Bus Terminal (check the exact location) and Santa Marta Bus Terminal (check the exact location) and it will cost around $5-10 USD each way since the Terminals are outside the city.
There are other Bus companies like Coopetran with similar prices and schedule that you can check at Cartagena Bus Terminal!
TAXI FROM CARTAGENA TO SANTA MARTA
The taxi or shared transfer from Cartagena to Santa Marta will take around 4 hours and the taxi fare is around $200 USD you can book online up to 4 people.
BEST WAY FROM CARTAGENA TO SANTA MARTA BUS VS VAN
The best way from Cartagena to Santa Marta is by a shared van for $22 USD you can book online and it will take 5 hours and 30 minutes but from city center to city center avoid bus or taxi transfers.
The best way from Cartagena to Santa Marta is by bus for $10-14 USD (book online here) if you are on a budget. But it will be 7-8 hours of travel time since you have to take two buses and transfer to the Bus Terminals!
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