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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Marta to Cartago

Composite routes from Santa Marta to Cartago

Cheapest
2 h 2 min
Car
138 km.
from $7
Other
3 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
745 km.
from $86.20
17 h 3 min
744 km.
from $72.10
4 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
745 km.
from $90.43
5 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
745 km.
from $94.67
17 h 32 min
746 km.
from $63.89
22 h 12 min
Bus, Taxi
744 km.
from $321.46

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Pereira
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$28.26–$81.52
Plane from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Cali
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$27.17–$81.52

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Pereira
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.26–$271.74
Plane from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Armenia
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$27.17–$206.52
Plane from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Cali
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$163.04

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Pereira
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$260.87
Plane from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Armenia
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$217.39
Plane from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Cali
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30

Bus operators

Cooperativa Ciudad Señora

Phone:
+57 318 7606799
Email:
cooperativa@cootrancise.com
Website:
cootrancise.com/
Bus from Cali Airport to Buga
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.59

Expreso Brasilia

Phone:
01 800 051 8001
Email:
contactenos@expresobrasilia.com
Website:
expresobrasilia.com/
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
35h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.77–$46.74

Expreso Palmira

Phone:
+57 311 2730419
Email:
servicioalcliente@expresopalmira.com.co
Website:
expresopalmira.com.co/
Bus from Manizales to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.24–$9.24
Bus from Buga to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$10.87

Copetran

Phone:
+57 323 563 9139
Email:
servicioalcliente@copetran.com
Website:
copetran.com/
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.58–$53.26
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to La
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09

Berlinas

Phone:
+57 318 3545454
Email:
informacion@berlinasdelfonce.com
Website:
berlinasdelfonce.com
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$30.43

Empresa Arauca

Phone:
01 8000 42 37 87
Email:
contacto@empresaarauca.com.co
Website:
empresaarauca.com.co/
Bus from Manizales to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.24–$5.98
Bus from La Dorada to Manizales
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04

Expreso Trejos

Phone:
+57 315 452 5691
Bus from Manizales to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.26

Rapido Ochoa

Phone:
+57 604 44448888
Email:
contactenos@rapidoochoa.com
Website:
rapidoochoa.com.co/
Bus from Santa Marta to Yarumal
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$40.22

De Occidente

Phone:
+57 602 229 7017
Email:
info@deoccidente.com
Website:
deoccidente.com/
Bus from Buga to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.84

Rio tax

Phone:
+57 (68) 8572440
Bus from Honda to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.36

Tax La Feria

Phone:
+57 314 880 8888
Email:
secretaria@taxlaferia.com.co
Website:
taxlaferia.co/
Bus from Honda to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$8.36
Bus from La Dorada to Manizales
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.35

Rápido Tolima

Phone:
+57 318 711 5115
Email:
transportesrapido_tolima@hotmail.com
Website:
rapidotolimasa.com/
Bus from Honda to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.51
Bus from La Dorada to Manizales
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.51

Coopuertos

Phone:
+57 316 271 4173
Website:
coopuertos.com/
Bus from La Dorada to Manizales
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.95

Expreso Alcalá

Phone:
+57 6 3401743
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.03–$1.96
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.39–$3.15

Transportes Yameya

Phone:
+57 311 749 6803
Email:
administrativo@yameya.co
Website:
yameya.co/
Bus from Santa Rosa to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.17

Coopetransa

Phone:
+57 604 2933131
Email:
contactenos@coopetransa.co
Website:
coopetransa.com/
Bus from Santa Rosa to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$4.89

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Marta to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Marta to Cartago is to bus which costs $35.87 - $76.09 and takes 17h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Marta to Cartago?

The fastest way to get from Santa Marta to Cartago is to fly and bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $54.35 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Marta and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Marta to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Terminal Santa Marta and arriving at Cartago via Honda and Manizales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

How far is it from Santa Marta to Cartago?

The distance between Santa Marta and Cartago is 774 km. The road distance is 1040.2 km.

How do I travel from Santa Marta to Cartago without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Marta to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 17h 3m and costs $35.87 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Marta to Cartago?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Santa Marta to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Marta to Cartago bus from?

Santa Marta to Cartago bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal Santa Marta station.

Where does the Santa Marta to Cartago bus arrive?

Santa Marta to Cartago bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal de Honda station.

Can I drive from Santa Marta to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Marta to Cartago is 1040 km. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Santa Marta to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 200+ hotels available in Cartago. Prices start at $30.09 per night.
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