| Cheapest Transport | $44 |
| Fastest Transport | 14h 27m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 15 |
| Distance | 723 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Daytrip, Flota La Macarena, Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco |
Travelling between Santa Marta and Medellin is possible by Bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 54.02 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 43.63.
It can take you anywhere between 15 and 17 hours to travel between Santa Marta and Medellin depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Santa Marta and Medellin. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 14h 27m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h to reach Medellin.
Travelling between Santa Marta and Medellin can be as cheap as USD 43.63 if you opt for a Unitransco bus and as expensive as USD 54.02 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 Santa Marta to Medellin.
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