Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias

Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias

Santa Marta Playa Blanca
Cartagena de Indias
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Transportation from Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias

Facts about the transport from Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport4h 45m
Earliest Departure6:00 ص
Latest Departure4:00 م
Departures per day9
Distance207 kilometers
Transport CompaniesMarsol Transportes, Unitransco

Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias Destination Reviews

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Driver wanted to leave about an hour to early, we nearly missed it. Bus had no Air Con it was really hot, driver was driving totally crazy and dangerous. Way to fast, passing red lights, etc.
Van Tourist, Transportes Marsol (Transportes Marsol), Mar 30, 2024
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Start point was not clear enough end I had to run from Terminal de Transportes to the real start point
Bus Tourist AC, Flota La Macarena, Apr 22, 2023
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How to get from Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias

Travelling between Santa Marta Playa Blanca and Cartagena de Indias is possible by Flight, bus and van. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 246.26 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.87.

How long does it take to get from Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 25 hours to travel between Santa Marta Playa Blanca and Cartagena de Indias depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Santa Marta Playa Blanca and Cartagena de Indias. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 44m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 36m to reach Cartagena de Indias.

How much does it cost to get from Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias?

Travelling between Santa Marta Playa Blanca and Cartagena de Indias can be as cheap as USD 15.87 if you opt for a Unitransco bus and as expensive as USD 246.26 if you buy a Viva Air Colombia 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 Playa Blanca and Cartagena de Indias ?

  • 7 from Santa Marta to Cartagena de Indias starting from 07:10 Santa Marta Airport until 22:51 Santa Marta Airport
  • 6 from Santa Marta to Cartagena de Indias starting from 06:00 Santa Marta Marsol until 16:00 Santa Marta Marsol
  • 3 from Santa Marta to Cartagena de Indias starting from 07:30 Santa Marta Bus Station until 15:00 Santa Marta Bus Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias.

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 Cartagena de Indias, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 72.23.

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 Cartagena de Indias

Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group, Viva Air Colombia

Bus

Travelling from Santa Marta to Cartagena de Indias 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 Cartagena de Indias

Unitransco

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Santa Marta and Cartagena de Indias, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Santa Marta and Cartagena de Indias

Marsol Transportes

What is the most popular transport to get from Santa Marta Playa Blanca to Cartagena de Indias?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a van