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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Marta to Santander is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $100 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Marta and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Marta to Santander. However, there are services departing from Terminal Santa Marta and arriving at Chorreras Sur via Terminal De Transporte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

How far is it from Santa Marta to Santander?

The distance between Santa Marta and Santander is 550 km. The road distance is 539.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Marta to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs $29 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Santa Marta to Santander, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Santa Marta to Santander?

The best way to get from Santa Marta to Santander is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Santa Marta to Santander bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Marta to Santander?

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

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 379+ hotels available in Santander.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
10h 41m
$29–56
Drive 539.4 km
1. Drive from Santa Marta to Bucaramangacar 539.4 km
8h
$29–41
Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Yariguíes Airport
1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Yariguíes Airport (EJA)plane SMR - EJA
6h 46m
$164–351
Bus via Aguachica
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Bosconiabus
2. Take the bus from Bosconia to Aguachicabus
3. Take the bus from Aguachica to Ocañabus
4. Take the bus from Ocaña to Bucaramangabus
14h 30m
$64–80
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
4h 22m
$118–280
Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Bucaramanga Airport
1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane SMR - BGA
3h 21m
$104–254
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
8h 24m
$115–289

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

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Distance: 550.3 km
Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Santander, Colombia?

Copetran operates a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga every 4 hours. Tickets cost $36–55 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and JetSMART fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Yariguíes Airport (EJA) 4 times a day.

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