Santa Marta to Medellin

Santa Marta to Medellin

Santa Marta
Medellin
Thu, May 16
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Santa Marta to Medellin Schedule

Santa Marta to Medellin Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Minivan 7pax Any timeCOP 5,434,255
Rapido Ochoa Standard AC 08:00 - 00:00COP 194,673
Unitransco Tourist AC 11:30 - 04:30COP 137,702
Rapido Ochoa Standard AC 12:30 - 04:30COP 194,673
Copetran VIP-Class 14:00 - 06:00COP 148,097
Unitransco Tourist AC 17:30 - 10:30COP 137,702
Flota La Macarena Tourist AC 19:00 - 09:00COP 158,641
Rapido Ochoa Standard AC 20:30 - 12:30COP 193,501
Flota La Macarena Tourist AC 22:00 - 15:00COP 174,066

Transportation from Santa Marta to Medellin

Facts about the transport from Santa Marta to Medellin

Cheapest Transport$33
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure7:20 AM
Latest Departure10:25 PM
Departures per day20
Distance850 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvianca, Daytrip, Flota La Macarena, LATAM Airlines Group, Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco, Wingo

How to get from Santa Marta to Medellin

Travelling between Santa Marta and Medellin is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 94.55 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 32.98.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Santa Marta and Medellin depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Santa Marta and Medellin. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h to reach Medellin.

How much does it cost to get from Santa Marta to Medellin?

Travelling between Santa Marta and Medellin can be as cheap as USD 32.98 if you opt for a Wingo flight and as expensive as USD 94.55 if you buy a Avianca flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Santa Marta and Medellin ?

  • 15 from Santa Marta to Medellin starting from 08:00 Santa Marta Bus Station until 22:00 Santa Marta Bus Station
  • 5 from Santa Marta to Medellin starting from 07:20 Santa Marta Airport until 22:25 Santa Marta Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Santa Marta to Medellin.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Santa Marta to Medellin, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 32.98.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Santa Marta and Medellin

Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group, Wingo

Bus

Travelling from Santa Marta to Medellin overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Santa Marta and Medellin

Flota La Macarena, Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Santa Marta and Medellin

Daytrip

What is the most popular transport to get from Santa Marta to Medellin?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 91% opted for a bus
  • 6% decided to fly
  • 3% bought a taxi ride