Transportation in Cartagena
Transportation in/from Cartagena
In Cartagena
Cab
Grabbing a cab is easy. The yellow “servicio publico” cabs are the official cabs in Cartagena and there are many of them. Cabs do not run on meters, so agree on a price in advance. Don’t pay with too large bills and, if you can, take cash in hand. We have found that cab drivers often say they don’t have change if you want to pay with large bills.
The minimum price for a ride is COP9,800/€2.50. ‘s Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., there is a surcharge and the minimum price is COP10,700/€2.75. For most rides between Centro, San Diego and Getsemani, you pay around COP10,000/€2.50. (fares 2024)
Apps
Besides the Uber app, there are other cab apps in Colombia, such as InDriver and Easy Tappsi. These apps work like Uber; you sign up and can track the driver. InDriver is our favorite cab app in Colombia; safe and cheap. With InDriver, you can bid your own price for the trip. Before you accept the driver, you can check his reviews.
Hop-on-Hop-off bus
The distinctive red hop-on hop-off buses of Citysightseeing Cartagena, are especially convenient if you want to see the highlights of Cartagena in a short time. You can hop on and off at 14 stops as much as you want, during the duration of your ticket (24/48h). With English-language audio guide. Book here your hop-on hop off ticket here.
From Cartagena
Bus transportation
Bus transportation to Medellín and Bogotá goes through the Terminal de Transportes, a 45-minute drive from downtown. From here, buses also go to other destinations such as St. Marta, Mompox, and Playa Blanca.
Minibus transportation
If you are traveling on from Cartagena to Barranquilla or St. Marta, you may find it convenient to travel with MarSol or Berlinas minibuses. Instead of taking a cab to the bus terminal, catch the minibus at the MarSol or Berlinas office in Cartagena. In Barranquila or Santa Marta, you will be dropped off at their office. There are set times, including several buses a day on weekends. You can make reservations via WhatsApp.
Price Indication
Cartagena-Santa Marta: COP90,000/€22.50 (one way), 4:30 am.
(Awards 2024)
Private transfer
If you have little time, you can also opt for a private transfer, where you will be picked up at your hotel in Cartagena and dropped off at your hotel in Santa Marta. A private transfer you can here book here.
