How to Get from Cartagena to Palomino

The bus is often the cheapest and fastest way to get from Cartagena to Palomino. The journey takes about 5h 25m - 6h 40m, and prices start at $17. The companies operating this route depart from the main bus terminal in Cartagena.

* The last time we checked (October 2025), Transportes Marsol was not operating shared minivans from Cartagena to Palomino. Please click the link provided to see if anything has changed. A minivan is essentially a shared taxi and a popular way to travel around the main destinations along the north coast. Their added value is their door-to-door service, meaning no extra cost and effort catching public transportation. Transportes Marsol is the company that operates the route Cartagena to Palomino. There are 2 minivans every morning at 06:00 and 10:00. The trip can take around 5.5 hours depending on traffic and the destination of other passengers aboard. You can check the availability and book your minivan tickets online through BookAway. Note that for the Cartagena to Palomino route, you must book at least 48 hours before departure and wait for their confirmation. You will be asked to be ready 1 hour before the pickup time. If your hotel is located in the surroundings of Palomino the drop-off service may not be included. In that case, you will be dropped at the town where you can take a motorbike that costs [price 5,000 COP] to your accommodation.

A private transfer from Cartagena to Palomino is the easiest and most convenient option. The journey takes 6h 30m, and you’ll be dropped off right at your accommodation — no need to worry about extra transfers. Go Colombia offers pickups from both hotels and the airport in Cartagena. Prices for private transfer start at $357 for a -seater. Split it with your group, and it’s about each.