What is the cheapest way to get from La Guajira to Cartagena?

The cheapest way to get from La Guajira to Cartagena is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Guajira to Cartagena?

The fastest way to get from La Guajira to Cartagena is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $120 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between La Guajira and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from La Guajira to Cartagena?

The distance between La Guajira and Cartagena is 379 km. The road distance is 385.4 km.

How do I travel from La Guajira to Cartagena without a car?

The best way to get from La Guajira to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $27 - $45.

How long does it take to get from La Guajira to Cartagena?

The bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the La Guajira to Cartagena bus from?

La Guajira to Cartagena bus services, operated by Unitransco, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha station.

Bus or fly from La Guajira to Cartagena?

The best way to get from La Guajira to Cartagena is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the La Guajira to Cartagena bus arrive?

La Guajira to Cartagena bus services, operated by Unitransco, arrive at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Can I drive from La Guajira to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between La Guajira to Cartagena is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from La Guajira to Cartagena.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Guajira to Cartagena?

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Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3244+ hotels available in Cartagena.

La Guajira to Cartagena - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from La Guajira to Cartagena by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
6h 10m
$27–45
Drive 385.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Riohacha to Cartagenacar 385.4 km
5h 41m
$21–30
Fly
1. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Cartagena (CTG)plane RCH - CTG
4h 50m
$124–345
Bus via Santa Marta
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal Santa Martabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus
9h 18m
$47–56

Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

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Distance: 379.3 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between La Guajira, Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia?

Unitransco operates a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Copetran also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and LATAM Chile fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Cartagena (CTG) 3 times a day.

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