| Cheapest Transport | $45 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:25 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 12 |
| Distance | 850 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Avianca, Daytrip, Flota La Macarena, LATAM Airlines Group, Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco, Viva Air Colombia |
Travelling between Medellin and Santa Marta 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 54.90 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 44.85.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Medellin and Santa Marta depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Medellin and Santa Marta. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h to reach Santa Marta.
Travelling between Medellin and Santa Marta can be as cheap as USD 44.85 if you opt for a Unitransco bus and as expensive as USD 54.90 if you buy a Flota La Macarena Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Medellin to Santa Marta.
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.
Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group, Viva Air Colombia
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.
Flota La Macarena, Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco
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.
Daytrip
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