Top Transfer Options: Santa Marta Airport to City

From the moment you fly into Santa Marta, you will be surrounded by the vibrant colours of the Caribbean. This beautiful city is located on the northern coast of Colombia, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. However, Santa Marta isn’t just known for its beautiful beaches, it’s also home to the Tayrona National Natural Park and a perfect jumping-off point for those wishing to trek to the Lost City of Teyuna.

You have two different transfer options to get from Santa Marta Airport to the city, taking a taxi or the public bus. Taking an airport taxi will take just 30 minutes to reach your hotel in the city and will cost a set fare of €6.50 (COP 30,000). Taking the bus is a slightly cheaper option, with a ticket cost of €0.50 (COP 2,000) per passenger, but a journey time of at least 45 minutes.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Santa Marta at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€19	45min	24/7
Taxi	€6.50	30min	24/7
Bus	€1	45min	05:30–20:00

How to get from Santa Marta Airport to Santa Marta by taxi

A quick and easy way to travel from Santa Marta Airport to the city is to take a taxi. The journey time will be just 30 minutes and the cost of a local airport taxi is just €6.50 (COP 30,000), which is very affordable compared to many other major cities.

How much is a taxi from Santa Marta Airport to the city?

The local taxis have a fixed rate for the journey from Santa Marta Airport to Santa Marta. You will pay €6.50 (COP 30,000) to your driver in cash for the 30-minute trip.

Cost

€6.50 (COP 30,000)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Santa Marta Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Santa Marta Airport?

Taxis are located directly outside of the Arrivals Hall at Santa Marta Airport. As you exit the main terminal building, you will see the line of cars in front of you.

Convenience

There’s nothing more convenient after a long flight than hopping into a private vehicle and making your way directly to your hotel. If you take a taxi from Santa Marta Airport to town, you won’t have to worry about your personal belongings or navigating the new city streets.

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling in a group, you can split the cost of your Santa Marta taxi between up to 4 passengers to save money on your transfer.

Useful Tips

The set taxi fare includes all luggage that can fit in the trunk of the vehicle.

Tipping your driver isn't expected but is always appreciated.

Santa Marta Airport taxis can take up to 4 people as standard.

How to get the bus from Santa Marta Airport to the centre

There are two different bus lines that run from Santa Marta Airport to the city, SETP and STU. These buses run daily from 05:30 to 20:00 and take around 45 minutes to reach Santa Marta. The cost of the bus from Santa Marta Airport to the centre is €0.50 (COP 2,000) per ticket.

How much is the bus from Santa Marta Airport to town?

The cost of a single ticket on the bus from Santa Marta Airport to the centre is €0.50 (COP 2,000). You can pay this to the assistant on the bus in cash, not to the driver directly.

Cost

€0.50 (COP 2,000)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 30 minutes for the bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The buses run every 20 to 30 minutes from 05:30 to 20:00.

Where do I find the bus at Santa Marta Airport?

The bus from Santa Marta Airport to Santa Marta leaves from the bus stop ‘Paradero’, located right outside of the Arrivals Hall.

Convenience

Although a very affordable transfer option, taking the bus from Santa Marta Airport to the centre of Santa Marta isn’t the most convenient. You may have up to a 30-minute wait in the hot sun, and the bus isn’t directly going to the city centre, so expect a longer journey, especially in traffic.

Timetables

SETP Bus

Editor’s Note

The bus stops running at 20:00, if you land in the night you will need to take a local taxi or pre-book your transfers with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.

Useful Tips

Be sure to bring change to pay for your bus ticket.

The buses to Santa Marta are dark blue in colour.

There's no luggage storage on the bus, be sure to travel light if choosing this option.

Welcome Pickups transfer

Book a trained, English-speaking taxi driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular cab from the line

If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Santa marta. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

Best drivers

Hand-picked english-speaking drivers

Flight monitoring

Drivers are always on time

Quality support

24/7 email & phone support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

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DAYTIME

€15.0

NIGHTTIME

€18.0

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

Sedan Car

4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Santa Marta Airport to the city?

There are two different ways to get from Santa Marta Airport to town; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will cost €6.50 (COP 30,000) and take just 30 minutes, while the public bus will take closer to 45 minutes, but will cost just €0.50 (COP 2,000) each way.

How far is it from Santa Marta Airport to town?

The distance from Santa Marta Airport to the city is 16 km. Taking an airport taxi will take just 30 minutes to reach the town, while the public buses will take closer to 45 minutes.

Is there a direct bus from Santa Marta Airport to the centre?

There’s a bus from Santa Marta Airport to the centre, but it isn’t direct. It will make a stop in El Rodadero, making the total travel time around 45 minutes. However, a one-way ticket for the bus from Santa Marta Airport to town will be just €0.50 (COP 2,000) per traveller, making it very affordable.

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How to get from Santa Marta Airport to Santa Marta by taxi

How much is a taxi from Santa Marta Airport to the city?

Cost

€6.50 (COP 30,000)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Santa Marta Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Santa Marta Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get the bus from Santa Marta Airport to the centre

How much is the bus from Santa Marta Airport to town?

Cost

€0.50 (COP 2,000)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The buses run every 20 to 30 minutes from 05:30 to 20:00.

Where do I find the bus at Santa Marta Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

SETP Bus

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Welcome Pickups transfer

Best drivers

Flight monitoring

Quality support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

Prices

DAYTIME

NIGHTTIME

Sedan Car

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Santa Marta Airport to the city?

How far is it from Santa Marta Airport to town?

Is there a direct bus from Santa Marta Airport to the centre?

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