Top Transfer Options: Santa Marta Airport to Minca

Perched on the very top of the Colombian Sierra Nevada mountains, Minca is the hidden gem of a small town. Minca overlooks Santa Marta and the glistening Caribbean Sea below but is the perfect place to get lost and embrace Colombian culture. In Minca, you enter a world of fresh coffee, mountain trails, waterfalls and incredible sunsets.

To reach this hidden gem, you have two transfer options when it comes to getting from Santa Marta Airport to Minca; taxi or bus. Taking a local airport taxi will cost around €22 (COP 100,000) and will take 45 minutes. On the other hand, the bus and Colectivo minivan combo will take closer to 2 hours and will cost €3 (COP 12,000) per person.

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	€30	45min	24/7
Taxi	€22	45min	24/7
Bus	€6	120min	07:00–18:00

How to get a taxi from Santa Marta Airport to Minca

If you’re looking for a direct transfer option, the best way of getting from Santa Marta Airport to Minca is to take a taxi. The quick journey will take just 45 minutes and the cost of a local airport taxi will be €22 (COP 100,000).

How much is a taxi from Santa Marta Airport to Minca?

The cost of a local taxi from Santa Marta Airport to Minca will depend on the level of traffic. Your driver will use a taximeter to calculate your fare, but it will be around €22 (COP 100,000).

If you’d prefer a fixed fare that won’t change and that you can pre-pay before you land in Colombia, we recommend booking with Welcome Pickups in advance.

Cost

€22 (COP 100,000)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The taxis are available 24 hours a day from Santa Marta Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Santa Marta Airport?

The official taxi rank is located just outside of the main terminal building at Santa Marta Airport. You will see the long line of taxis as you exit the Arrivals Hall.

Convenience

If you’re looking to avoid long waits in the airport or multiple changes in your transfer, and want to keep your personal belongings safe and secure throughout your journey, taking a taxi from Santa Marta Airport to Minca is the most convenient transfer option for you.

Editor’s Note

You don't need to tip your Santa Marta taxi driver. However, if you wish to use the same driver throughout your trip, it’s advisable to do so. It's common to ask for your driver’s number if you want to use them again.

Useful Tips

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a standard Santa Marta Airport taxi.

Taxis must stop in the centre of Santa Marta as the small roads up to some hotels don't have space for cars.

Luggage that can fit in the trunk can be brought free of charge.

How to get the Santa Marta Airport to Minca bus

Unfortunately, there’s no direct bus from Santa Marta Airport to Minca. You will first need to take the public bus to Santa Marta city centre, then take a Colectivo van from there to Minca. The total journey time is around 2 hours and the cost will be €3 (COP 12,000) one-way.

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

The cost of a one-way ticket on the public bus is €0.50 (COP 2,000) and the cost of the Colectivo is €2.50 (COP 10,000) per person. That means getting from Santa Marta Airport to Minca by bus will cost a total of €3 (COP 12,000).

Cost

€3 (COP 12,000)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs.

*There's a waiting time of 30 minutes for the bus. The Colectivo van will leave when full.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The public bus runs from 05:30 to 20:00 and the Colectivo minivan from 07:00 to 18:00.

Where do I find the bus at Santa Marta Airport?

The blue SETP bus leaves from the “Paradero” stop outside of the arrivals hall. The Colectivo van leaves from Carrera 9 & Calle 11 in the centre of Santa Marta.

Convenience

As there’s no direct bus from Santa Marta to Minca, this isn’t a very convenient transfer option. Not only there is no luggage storage, but once you reach the city centre of Santa Marta, you will also need to sit on a hot Colectivo van and wait for it to fill up before departure.

Timetables

SETP Bus

Editor’s Note

If you're landing late at night, we suggest you book a taxi in advance as there are no buses running after 20:00.

Useful Tips

The Colectivo vans stop running before the bus, be sure to check the schedules before you travel.

Colectivo vans leave when full, you may have up to an hour wait.

Be sure to pay the assistant on the bus for your ticket, not the driver directly.

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

€35.0

NIGHTTIME

€42.0

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

Sedan Car

4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

How far is it from Santa Marta Airport to Minca?

The distance from Santa Marta Airport to Minca is around 30 km. The journey will take 45 minutes in a local airport taxi or around 2 hours if you choose to use public transportation.

How can I get from Santa Marta Airport to Minca?

There are two ways of getting from Santa Marta Airport to Minca; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will take 45 minutes to reach Minca and will cost around €22 (COP 100,000). Taking the public bus and Colectivo will take closer to 2 hours but will cost just €3 (COP 12,000), making it a great option for backpackers travelling light.

What's the cost of a tax from Santa Marta Airport to Minca?

The cost of a taxi from Santa Marta Airport to Minca will be around €22 (COP 100,000), based on a taximeter. If you’re looking for a set fare for your transfer, we suggest pre-booking with Welcome Pickups instead.

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How to get a taxi from Santa Marta Airport to Minca

How much is a taxi from Santa Marta Airport to Minca?

Cost

€22 (COP 100,000)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The taxis are available 24 hours a day from Santa Marta Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Santa Marta Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get the Santa Marta Airport to Minca bus

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

Cost

€3 (COP 12,000)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The public bus runs from 05:30 to 20:00 and the Colectivo minivan from 07:00 to 18:00.

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

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