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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Popayán to Santa Marta

Composite routes from Popayán to Santa Marta

Cheapest
3 h 6 min
Car
177 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Cali to Simón
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$32.61–$97.83

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Guillermo León Valencia Airport to Simón
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.26–$326.09
Plane from Guillermo León Valencia Airport to Ernesto
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$293.48
Plane from Cali to Simón
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Guillermo León Valencia Airport to Simón
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$44.57–$163.04
Plane from Guillermo León Valencia Airport to Ernesto
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$141.30
Plane from Cali to Simón
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$130.43

Bus operators

Expreso Brasilia

Phone:
01 800 051 8001
Email:
Website:
expresobrasilia.com/
Bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.86–$15.22
Bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
23h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.57–$65.22
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.66–$21.74

Expreso Palmira

Phone:
+57 311 2730419
Email:
Website:
expresopalmira.com.co/
Bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$11.96

Velotax

Phone:
+57 333 033 4244
Email:
Website:
velotax.com.co/
Bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$10.87

Copetran

Phone:
+57 323 563 9139
Email:
Website:
copetran.com/
Bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.86–$15.22
Bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$70.65
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.26–$22.83

Transipiales

Phone:
+57 317 441 0917
Email:
Website:
transipialesvirtual.com/
Bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.15–$13.04

Sotracauca S.A.

Phone:
+57 31472618
Email:
Website:
sotracauca.com/
Bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.00–$6.52

Rapido Ochoa

Phone:
+57 604 44448888
Email:
Website:
rapidoochoa.com.co/
Bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.24–$8.70

Unitransco

Phone:
01 800 0518002
Email:
Website:
unitransco.com/
Bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.86

Flota Magdalena

Phone:
+57 310 208 2548
Email:
Website:
flotamagdalena.com/
Bus from Popayan to Medellín
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$33.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Popayán to Santa Marta?

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to Santa Marta is to bus via Valledupar which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 30h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Popayán to Santa Marta?

The fastest way to get from Popayán to Santa Marta is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $51.09 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Popayán and Santa Marta?

No, there is no direct bus from Popayán to Santa Marta. However, there are services departing from Terminal Popayán and arriving at Terminal Santa Marta via Terminal de Transporte Cali and Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 55m.

How far is it from Popayán to Santa Marta?

The distance between Popayán and Santa Marta is 1016 km. The road distance is 1352.3 km.

How do I travel from Popayán to Santa Marta without a car?

The best way to get from Popayán to Santa Marta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 24h 7m and costs $445.65 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Popayán to Santa Marta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Popayán to Santa Marta bus from?

Popayán to Santa Marta bus services, operated by Velotax, depart from Terminal Popayán station.

Train, bus or fly from Popayán to Santa Marta?

The best way to get from Popayán to Santa Marta is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $51.09 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $97.83 and takes 29h 55m. There are no good options to train between Popayán to Santa Marta.

Where does the Popayán to Santa Marta bus arrive?

Popayán to Santa Marta bus services, operated by Velotax, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Popayán to Santa Marta?

Yes, the driving distance between Popayán to Santa Marta is 1352 km. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Popayán to Santa Marta.

Where can I stay near Santa Marta?

There are 2100+ hotels available in Santa Marta. Prices start at $51.87 per night.
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