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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $110 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Marta and Bucaramanga?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga. However, there are services departing from Ciénaga and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga?

The distance between Santa Marta and Bucaramanga is 552 km. The road distance is 539.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga without a car is to bus via Ciénaga which takes 8h 55m and costs $45 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga?

The best way to get from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga is to bus via Ciénaga which takes 8h 55m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Santa Marta to Bucaramanga bus arrive?

Santa Marta to Bucaramanga bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga station.

Can I drive from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Marta to Bucaramanga is 539 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga?

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Where can I stay near Bucaramanga?

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Santa Marta to Bucaramanga - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via Ciénaga
best
1. Take the bus from Ciénaga to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
8h 55m
$46–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
11h 54m
$27–55
Drive 539.1 km
1. Drive from Santa Marta to Bucaramangacar 539.1 km
8h
$29–41
Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Yariguíes Airport, bus
1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Yariguíes Airport (EJA)plane SMR - EJA
2. Take the bus from Barrancabermeja to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
9h 9m
$170–371
Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Bucaramanga Airport
1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane SMR - BGA
3h 29m
$112–263
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Bucaramanga Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane BAQ - BGA
5h 15m
$116–310
Bus to Cartagena, fly to Bucaramanga Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus
2. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane CTG - BGA
10h 9m
$123–298

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Yariguíes Airport (EJA) flights

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 552.1 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia and Bucaramanga, Colombia?

Copetran operates a bus from Ciénaga to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, AeroRepública flies from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) twice a week.

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