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Overview: Bus from Cartagena to El Altet
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $19 (€15)
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
First bus 06:20 |
Last bus 18:25 |
Key Takeaways
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $19 (€15)
Bus providers: Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar from Cartagena to El AltetYou can travel by bus between Cartagena to El Altet with Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Bus BAM
About
Bus BAM, founded in 2011, is a Spanish transportation company specializing in bus rental and travel services, particularly between Almería and Madrid. They also operate key routes like Murcia-Torrevieja and Almería-Cartagena-Alicante, and manage urban transport in Úbeda. Bus BAM focuses on reliability, comfort, and customer satisfaction, offering modern buses equipped with amenities such as Wi-Fi, multimedia systems, and accessibility features. They provide tailored solutions for group travel, events, and corporate transportation, aiming to be a leading choice for bus transport in their service areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€11)
Bus BAM frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x30x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Bus from Cartagena to El Altet
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena to El Altet by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at El Altet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The first bus from Cartagena to El Altet leaves at 7: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Cartagena to El Altet leaves at 8: 45PM.
There are 4 buses a day from Cartagena to El Altet which require at least one change with Bus BAM or BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the best Cartagena to El Altet bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Bus BAM or BlaBlaCar. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services from Cartagena to El Altet to compare what amenities they may offer.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at El Altet, Av. Cartagena / Carrer Terral, located 0.1 miles (145 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to El Altet from Cartagena is worth doing with a journey time of min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cartagena to El Altet:
- Bus BAM
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cartagena to El Altet for bus company Bus BAM.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Bus BAM.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cartagena to El Altet depends on the bus company:
- Bus BAM
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cartagena to El Altet, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Cartagena to El Altet.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cartagena to El Altet:
- Bus BAM
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x30x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Cartagena to El Altet:
- Bus BAM
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Cartagena to El Altet. The following conditions apply:
- Bus BAM
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cartagena to El Altet with the following bus company: Bus BAM
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cartagena to El Altet with the following bus company: Bus BAM.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cartagena to El Altet with the following bus company: Bus BAM.
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