How much is the bus ticket from Riohacha to Cartagena?

The cheapest bus tickets from Riohacha to Cartagena start from $26. The average price for this route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Riohacha to Cartagena?

The average bus travel time from Riohacha to Cartagena is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 306 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Almirante Padilla S.A. .

Which bus companies service the Riohacha to Cartagena route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Unitransco , Expreso Brasilia , Copetran , Almirante Padilla S.A. , Rapido Ochoa .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riohacha to Cartagena?

The earliest bus departs from Riohacha to Cartagena at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riohacha to Cartagena?

A bus trip from Riohacha to Cartagena generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Riohacha to Cartagena?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 625 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riohacha to Cartagena?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Riohacha to Cartagena?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riohacha to Cartagena?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus from Riohacha to Cartagena starting at $26 | Compare & Save up to 43%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riohacha to Cartagena on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Terminal Riohacha	5h 40m	3:10pm	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	5:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Terminal Riohacha	7h 50m	6:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Terminal Riohacha	8h 45m	1:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Cartagena on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45am	Terminal Riohacha	8h 45m	1:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Terminal Riohacha	7h	8:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	10:40am	Terminal Riohacha	7h 50m	6:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	1:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h 15m	10:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Cartagena on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Terminal Riohacha	5h 40m	3:10pm	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	5:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Terminal Riohacha	7h 50m	6:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Terminal Riohacha	8h 45m	1:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Cartagena on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Terminal Riohacha	7h 50m	6:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Terminal Riohacha	7h	8:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	3:15pm	Terminal Riohacha	7h 15m	10:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Terminal Riohacha	8h 45m	1:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h 15m	10:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:53 PM -05.

Get from Riohacha to Cartagena

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

7h 15mAverage Duration

306 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Riohacha and Cartagena?

Stops in Riohacha

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Terminal Riohacha
Cl. 16a #11-2 a 11-154, Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia
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Stops in Cartagena

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Terminal de Cartagena
Tv. 57 #24-236, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
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Compare bus companies

Unitransco

3/5741 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,925 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Based on 1925 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $36

Expreso Brasilia Riohacha Cartagena recent customer reviews

The scheduled travel duration was 6hrs but it took 13.5hrs. The bus had two long stops. One was ~ 2hrs and another was ~ 1hr. Then a few short stops. This is not acceptable

Tony T.

November 20, 2024

The trip was ok but the air conditioning was way too high, we drove more than 7 hours with something like 8 degrees Celsius

Martina M.

August 14, 2023

Cancelled the bus and only told me once I got to the station

Nicole R.

January 20, 2024

Copetran

3/51,014 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5202 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.2

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5625 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riohacha to Cartagena, CO by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Riohacha to Cartagena?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riohacha to Cartagena start from $26. The average price for this route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Riohacha to Cartagena?
The average bus travel time from Riohacha to Cartagena is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 306 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Almirante Padilla S.A..
Which bus companies service the Riohacha to Cartagena route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Unitransco, Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Almirante Padilla S.A., Rapido Ochoa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riohacha to Cartagena?
The earliest bus departs from Riohacha to Cartagena at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riohacha to Cartagena?
A bus trip from Riohacha to Cartagena generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Riohacha to Cartagena?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 625 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riohacha to Cartagena?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Riohacha to Cartagena?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riohacha to Cartagena?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-03

$25

12-04

$41

Today

$26

12-06

$26

12-07

$39

12-08

$42

12-09

$26

12-10

$44

The cheapest trip from Riohacha to Cartagena, CO was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riohacha to Cartagena, CO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $44 for a bus ticket from Riohacha to Cartagena, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-06.

Usually Expreso Brasilia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.