Private Transfer Santa Marta to Cartagena: Safe Coastal Route

Skip the hassle of arranging local transport between two Caribbean cities

A private transfer between Santa Marta and Cartagena on Colombia's Caribbean coast, with a professional driver and assistant who handle luggage and meet your schedule. The vehicle is air-conditioned and sized for your group: sedan for one to three passengers, minivan for four to five, van for six or more. Book a one-way trip or round-trip, with pickup at your hotel and drop-off at any arrival point you choose. The service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The experience

You choose the direction and timing: one-way from Santa Marta to Cartagena, the reverse, or round-trip if you're splitting time between both cities. The driver and assistant meet you at your hotel or another departure point you name, load your luggage, and drive you through the Caribbean coastal landscape in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The trip takes around four hours, and both crew members are trained to help with any travel needs along the way.

The vehicle size adjusts to your group. A sedan handles up to three passengers with their bags, a minivan fits four to five, and a van seats six or more. All Risk Insurance is included in the booking. Since the service operates around the clock, you can arrange an early morning departure to catch a flight, a late-night transfer after arrival, or anything in between. You just need to specify your preferred pickup time when you book.

What’s included

• Professional driver and assistant.
• air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group.
• luggage handling.
• All Risk Insurance.
• 24/7 availability with flexible pickup and drop-off points.

Options for this experience

3 options

Transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena24 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Pickup is included from Santa Marta

Transfer from Cartagena to Santa Marta24 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Pickup is included from Cartagena

Round-trip24 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 to 80 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Gran Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?Book one-way if you're moving between the two cities for the next leg of your trip. Choose round-trip if you want the same reliable crew for both directions and don't want to arrange transport twice.

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Top questions

Can I book a transfer that leaves early in the morning or late at night?

The transfer service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can arrange a pickup at any time that suits your flight or schedule. You specify your preferred departure time when you book.

What happens if I'm traveling with a large group or a lot of luggage?

The vehicle size depends on your group: a sedan for one to three passengers, a minivan for four to five, and a van for six or more. The driver and assistant help load all luggage, so everything travels with you in one booking.

Do I have to go straight to a hotel, or can I be dropped somewhere else?

You can choose any arrival point: a hotel, an address, a port, or another location. The driver will take you wherever you need to go in Cartagena or Santa Marta.

Is there a guide on the transfer, or just a driver?

The transfer includes a professional driver and an assistant, but not a tour guide. The focus is on safe, comfortable transport rather than sightseeing commentary.