Private car transfer from Cartagena to Santa Marta

Door-to-door
in 4 h 20 min

From €51
per seat

Comfortable
car

One wayReturn

Cartagena

Santa Marta

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2024

Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Cartagena.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 4 h 20 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Santa Marta .

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

235 km4 h 20 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Cartagena to Santa Marta

What is the fastest way from Cartagena, Colombia to Santa Marta?

It is fastest to take a private transfer from Cartagena to Santa Marta, which will take around 4 hours and 20 minutes from door to door. While the bus takes only 4.5 hours, additional time will be spent on transport to and from the bus station in either city.

How do I get from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

The best way to handle the Cartagena to Santa Marta transfer is with a convenient and comfortable Daytrip private car service. This service offers swift door-to-door transfers and allows you to add optional sightseeing stops en route to elevate your travel experience.

How much is a private transfer from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

The Daytrip private transfer starts at $58 per person, an incredible value for the elevated door-to-door service provided. A friendly, professional driver will guide you from Cartagena to Santa Marta in unmatched safety and comfort while allowing you to visit sites along the way.

How much is a bus from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

The shuttle bus trip from Cartagena to the Santa Marta bus station costs around $8-$23. However, travelers should be advised that a bus ticket will tend to be cheaper when booked in advance online than when purchased directly at the bus terminal.

Is it worth going to Santa Marta?

Santa Marta is absolutely worth visiting for its incredible historic center and proximity to fascinating sites such as Colombia's lost city, Cabo San Juan, Santa Marta Public Market, and Tayrona National Park. The city center itself is one of the most charming on the Caribbean coast.

How far is Santa Marta from Cartagena by bus?

The shuttle bus trip from Cartagena Berlinas bus terminal to Santa Marta bus terminal takes around 4.5 hours and costs about $8-$23, but the travel time and the cost of a bus ticket can vary slightly across bus companies.

Visit these sights on the way

El Totumo Mud Volcano

The naturally-heated and mineral-rich mud in this volcano makes for a unique spa day. Hot, Dirty Sweats

Barranquilla

Every year the streets of Gabriel Garcia Marquez' former hangout are filled with hundreds of thousands of revellers for a UNESCO-listed carnival. The Party Port

Cienaga

This port city’s banana industry inspired Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and bestowed it with some beautiful belle poque bananera buildings. The Banana Belle

Minca

Surrounded by a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this little village is the place to go to immerse yourself in Colombian ecology. The Birds and the Beans

Why people love Daytrip

5,100+ reviews

1,136 travelers took this route with us

Apr 22, 2025

Reasonably Priced and Safe Transportation

“Gonzalo from daytrip was our driver and he was absolutely amazing. He went over and beyond trying to locate us as our service wasn't so good on our phones. He patiently awaited our arrival to the lobby so he could take us from Tulum Dreams Resort to our other hotel in cancun an hour and a half away near the airport prior to our departure flight home. He was polite, respectful and kind. Made sure we were comfortable during our long ride. Fast and to the point. I recommend this company as finding a one way ride from Tulum to Cancun isn't easy or cheap and this company provides a great service for a great price. I will definitely be using them again whenever I'm in the Cancun/Tulum area. Thank you DayTrip and Gonzola.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler COCO

Apr 2, 2025

Daytrip never disappoints

“We were picked up by Marianna to drive us from Heraklion to Chania. The weather was terrible & due to this Marianna arrived a few minutes late. She contacted me to advise of this. Marianna lives in Chana and she made our trip very interesting by informing us of local things to do and see in Chania. Marianna is a safe driver and we all felt comfortable with the speed she drove at and how good her driving was in heavy rain. She is a lovely person with fluent English. We highly recommend Daytrips and if you are in Heraklion or Chania please make sure you ask for Marianna.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Julie M

Feb 28, 2025

Great driver in Egypt

“Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.”

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Feb 20, 2025

Comfortable and Safe Rides in Mexico

“Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.”

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Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

All Daytrip bookings are one way. If you need a return trip on a different date, simply book this as a separate one-way trip. For a same-day excursion, please request a custom trip. If you plan to stay more than a couple hours, we still recommend booking two one way trips so you're not paying a driver for waiting.

For Daytrip’s private service, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24-hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15-minutes before departure. While you can cancel your booking for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance, changes requested under 36 hours are subject to driver availability, especially in the high season.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on screen. It's a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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