Private Transfer Santa Marta to Barranquilla: SUV or Minivan

Santa Marta to Barranquilla without the drive yourself

Private transportation from Santa Marta to Barranquilla picks you up at your hotel and delivers you to yours, with a choice of compact SUV or minivan depending on group size. The driver meets you at your door, provides bottled water and handles tolls. The route runs roughly 105 minutes and passes the Sierra Nevada, Caribbean coastline and Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta. No guide is included, and drivers speak Spanish, though you can request stops or special arrangements in advance.

The experience

Your driver arrives at your Santa Marta hotel (in Rodadero, Pozos Colorados or Bello Horizonte) at the time you set. You choose between a compact SUV for smaller groups or a minivan for up to six passengers. Both are modern, air-conditioned and stocked with bottled water. The driver handles all tolls and navigates the route while you settle in for the journey.

The road between the two cities runs roughly 105 minutes and opens onto views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Caribbean coastline and Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta: the wetland system that stretches between them. Your driver speaks Spanish. If you need a stop, directions to an ATM, a grocery store, or have other requests (booster seats, for example), let the operator know when you book so they can brief the driver in advance.

You arrive at your Barranquilla hotel ready to go. This is transport, not a tour (no guide, no stops unless you arrange them), which means you travel on your schedule and your pace, with nothing to coordinate beyond your pickup time.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Santa Marta hotel to your Barranquilla hotel.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• all tolls.

Options for this experience

6 options

Up to 3 per booking · Guide in Spanish23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 2 per booking · Guide in English23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in Spanish23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00

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Up to 13 per booking · Guide in Spanish23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00

Up to 13 per booking · Guide in English23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Bukap Travels

Is this one for you?Pick the minivan for families or small groups. Choose the compact SUV if you're traveling as a couple or solo traveler.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can I request a stop along the way from Santa Marta to Barranquilla?

Yes. Any special requests (a detour to an ATM, a grocery store, or a brief stop) should be mentioned when you book so the driver can plan for it. The operator will confirm what is possible given the route and your arrival time.

What is the drive time from Santa Marta to Barranquilla?

The transfer takes approximately 105 minutes. The exact time depends on traffic and any stops you request along the way.

What is included in the transfer price?

Private transportation in your choice of vehicle, bottled water, air conditioning and all tolls are included. Gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.

Can I bring a car seat or booster seat for a child?

Specialized infant seats are available. Request one when you book and confirm the child's age so the operator can have the correct seat ready for your driver.

What vehicles are available and how many people can each one fit?

A compact SUV works for smaller groups, and a minivan accommodates up to six passengers with their luggage. Both are modern and air-conditioned. You choose the vehicle size that fits your party when you select your option at checkout.