Santa Marta to Cali by bus
Cali lies 905 km (562 mi) south of Santa Marta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 1,104 km (686 mi) of road.
| Santa Marta | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 499,192 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 758 m (2,487 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 470001–470017 | 760001–760050 |
Where to book buses from Santa Marta to Cali
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Staying in Cali
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (287), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 73,064 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cali from Santa Marta?
905 km (562 mi) in a straight line, south of Santa Marta; by road roughly 1,104 km (686 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Marta to Cali by bus?
About 16 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Marta and Cali?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Cali?
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.