Rome2Rio

How to get fromTunja to Santa Martaby bus, plane, or car

Find Transport to Santa Marta

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Tunja to Santa Marta 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.

  1. Bus to El Dorado International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tunja to Terminal Salitrebus bus
    2. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane BOG - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    7h 28m

  2. Drive  807.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tunja to Santa Martacar car 807.3 km
    12h 5m
    $43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tunja to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    14h 30m
    $58–77

  4. Bus to El Dorado International Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tunja to Terminal Salitrebus bus
    2. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane BOG - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    8h 50m
    $75–212

  5. Bus to Bucaramanga Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tunja to Piedecuestabus bus
    2. Fly from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane BGA - SMR
    3. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    9h 26m

  6. Bus via Bucaramanga

    1. Take the bus from Tunja to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    17h 5m
    $45–88

  7. Bus via Aguachica

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tunja to San Gilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Gil to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Aguachicabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Aguachica to Bosconiabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bosconia to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    18h 55m
    $67–102

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) flights

Calendar198Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Tunja to Santa Marta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 982.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Tunja to Terminal Santa Marta via Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena in around 14h 30m.

Airlines
Bus operators

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 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There