There are 5 ways to get from Taganga to Medellín by bus, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 08 bus to Simón Bolívar International Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
best- Take the bus from Ruta 08 - Parada 06 to Ruta 08 - Parada 39bus
- Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane SMR - MDE
4h 38mDrive 785.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Taganga to Medellíncar 785.7 km
11h 56m$41–60Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal del Nortebus
16h 30m$44–74Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
- Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane BAQ - MDE
6h 5m$79–273Fly Simón Bolívar International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
- Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)plane SMR - EOH
6h 22m$194–475
Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taganga to Medellín is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Taganga to Medellín is to bus and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $75 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Taganga to Medellín. However, there are services departing from Ruta 22 - Parada 03 and arriving at Terminal del Norte via Terminal Santa Marta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
The distance between Taganga and Medellín is 620 km. The road distance is 785.7 km.
The best way to get from Taganga to Medellín without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Taganga to Medellín, including transfers.
Taganga to Medellín bus services, operated by Rapido Ochoa, depart from Terminal Santa Marta station.
The best way to get from Taganga to Medellín is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $480 and takes 6h 22m.
Taganga to Medellín bus services, operated by Rapido Ochoa, arrive at Terminal del Norte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taganga to Medellín is 786 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Taganga to Medellín.
What companies run services between Taganga, Colombia and Medellín, Colombia?
Rapido Ochoa operates a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal del Norte every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 15h. Expreso Brasilia also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Easyfly, and four other airlines fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) 5 times a day.
- Website
- jetsmart.com
Flights from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
Flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday to Monday
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–200
Flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–140
Flights from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,800
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
Flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $27–130
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- satena.com
Flights from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Wednesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,800
- Website
- easyfly.com.co
Flights from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport via Pereira
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
Flights from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport via Cali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Phone
- +57 605 431 7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sistema Estratégico de Transporte Público de Santa Marta
Bus from Ruta 08 - Parada 06 to Ruta 08 - Parada 39
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sistema Estratégico de Transporte Público de Santa Marta
- Phone
- +57 604 444 8888
- [email protected]
- Website
- rapidoochoa.com.co
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- rapidoochoa.com.co
- Book at
- rapidoochoa.com.co
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- rapidoochoa.com.co
- Book at
- rapidoochoa.com.co
- Phone
- 01 800 051 8001
- [email protected]
- Website
- expresobrasilia.com
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–67
- Schedules at
- expresobrasilia.com
- Book at
- expresobrasilia.com
- Preferencial de Lujo
- $45–65
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Schedules at
- expresobrasilia.com
- Book at
- expresobrasilia.com
- Preferencial de Lujo
- $16–24
- Phone
- +57 323 563 9139
- [email protected]
- Website
- copetran.com
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- copetran.com
- Book at
- copetran.com
- Road
- $13–18
- Phone
- 01 800 051 8002
- [email protected]
- Website
- unitransco.com
Bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- unitransco.com
- Book at
- unitransco.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 2800+ hotels available in Medellín.

















