What is the cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Sta Marta?

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Sta Marta is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartagena to Sta Marta?

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Sta Marta is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Sta Marta?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Sta Marta. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Arboletes via Coveñas and Terminal de Transportes de Monteria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Cartagena to Sta Marta?

The distance between Cartagena and Sta Marta is 288 km. The road distance is 290.7 km.

How do I travel from Cartagena to Sta Marta without a car?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Sta Marta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 54m and costs $95 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Sta Marta?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Cartagena to Sta Marta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Sta Marta bus from?

Cartagena to Sta Marta bus services, operated by Unitransco, depart from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Where does the Cartagena to Sta Marta bus arrive?

Cartagena to Sta Marta bus services, operated by Unitransco, arrive at Coveñas station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Sta Marta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Sta Marta is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Cartagena to Sta Marta.

Where can I stay near Sta Marta?

There are 38+ hotels available in Sta Marta.

Cartagena to Sta Marta - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cartagena to Sta Marta by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Coveñasbus
2. Take the taxi from Coveñas to Sta Martataxi
4h 54m
$97–112
Drive 290.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartagena to Sta Martacar 290.7 km
4h 45m
$16–22
Bus, taxi via Lorica
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Loricabus
2. Take the taxi from Lorica to Sta Martataxi
5h 17m
$36–50
Bus via Coveñas
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Coveñasbus
2. Take the bus from Coveñas to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Monteria to Arboletesbus
8h 7m
$47–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus Cartagena
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Monteria to Arboletesbus
9h 34m
$32–50

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Distance: 287.6 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Sta Marta, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Sta Marta via Coveñas, Terminal de Transportes de Monteria, and Arboletes in around 8h 7m.

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