Is there a way to reach Cali from Medellín without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Cali without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long does it take to get to Cali from Medellín by bus?

On average, the trip from Medellín to Cali takes around 9h 15m, but you can get there in as little as 8h 2m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 miles (329 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Medellín and Cali?

The distance separating Medellín and Cali is 204 miles (329 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Medellín to Cali?

If you're headed to Cali from Medellín, chances are that your bus will leave from Terminal del Norte and arrive at Terminal Cali. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Medellín to Cali?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Medellín to Cali by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $16.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Medellín to Cali?

You can expect to pay around $24 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $16 and $59, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Medellín to Cali Bus Tickets

FriApr 25

from $17

SatApr 26

from $17

SunApr 27

from $17

MonApr 28

from $17

TueApr 29

from $17

WedApr 30

ThuMay 1

from $17

FriMay 2

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 26 at 12:30pm
Departure city: Medellín
Departure location: Terminal del Sur
Arrival time: April 26 at 8:50pm
Destination city: Cali
Destination location: Terminal Cali
Operated by: Bolivariano
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 20m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 26 at 8:00am
Departure city: Medellín
Departure location: Terminal del Sur
Arrival time: April 26 at 4:20pm
Destination city: Cali
Destination location: Terminal Cali
Operated by: Bolivariano
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 20m
Departure time: April 26 at 8:00am
Departure city: Medellín
Departure location: Terminal del Sur
Arrival time: April 26 at 4:20pm
Destination city: Cali
Destination location: Terminal Cali
Operated by: Bolivariano
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 20m
Departure time: April 26 at 3:00am
Departure city: Medellín
Departure location: Terminal del Sur
Arrival time: April 26 at 3:00pm
Destination city: Cali
Destination location: Terminal Cali
Operated by: Flota Magdalena
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h
Departure time: April 26 at 11:00am
Departure city: Medellín
Departure location: Terminal del Sur
Arrival time: April 26 at 7:55pm
Destination city: Cali
Destination location: Terminal Cali
Operated by: Expreso Palmira
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 55m

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Bus Medellín to Cali: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration9h 15m

Number of daily buses20

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance205 miles (330 km)

Latest bus departure11:58pm

Compare bus companies

Bolivariano

3.5/52,139 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.9

Users have reported some issues with seat reservations, indicating that seats were double-booked or not accurately assigned by the app. However, in cases where this occurred, alternative seating arrangements were successfully made to accommodate passengers.

Bolivariano Medellín Cali recent customer reviews

Habíamos reservado mi asiento dos veces, por lo que ya había otra persona sentada en mi banco, pero afortunadamente me encontraron otro asiento :)

Milene G.

December 29, 2024

Perfect journey. First time I've been on one of your buses where the Aircon wasn't freezing. Finally a bus I could sleep on 🤙

Lynton D.

November 21, 2019

A 10 hour bus with no charging ports is a joke. I also misplaced my luggage tag so the guy said I had to pay him, which I knew couldn’t be true, so I gave him what was in my pocket and he told me to get off the bus.

Robbie B.

October 8, 2019

Expreso Palmira

3.5/5309 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.1

Based on 309 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Expreso Palmira ticket prices on this trip start at $19.00

Expreso Palmira Medellín Cali recent customer reviews

We got to the bus station and the bus we booked was not running.

Mikhaila S.

February 22, 2025

Flota Magdalena

3/544 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.9

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Flota Magdalena ticket prices on this trip start at $22.00

Flota Magdalena Medellín Cali recent customer reviews

Very rude driver, no comfortable chargers, no wifi as indicated, driver drove too fast on a road that was dangerous

Letizia M.

August 26, 2022

Coomotor

3/5457 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1

Flota Occidental

3.5/5599 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2

Rápido Tolima

1.5/581 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.2

Wifi0.2

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5597 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.6

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,878 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Empresa Arauca

3/5124 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.2

According to 13 reviews, Empresa Arauca received a 3.1-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the staff, but some complained about the wifi. Empresa Arauca ticket prices on this trip start at $26.00

Arauca Medellín Cali recent customer reviews

Siempre mucho frio, por que…. no anuncian una hora de llegada y el autobús llega 2 horas tarde

Marcus T.

January 3, 2024

The app told me to go to the north terminal and there was not terminal on the ticket once it was printed out. Thus, I ended up at the wrong bus terminal. Had to pay a taxi driver to rush me to the south terminal before 9 am. He go me there but in 15 min. Because traffic was light. Not happy. The the bus left 30 min late, we did not arrive in Cali till 9pm. When I bought the tickets it said 9 am departure, arrival time 5pm. Now I would give the bus and 1.5hours of grace because of the construction. But still that 4 hours. Late. Let's just say not happy!

Bevin C.

March 8, 2017

Good bus but the journey took way longer than stated (more like 11 hours)

Lauren M.

August 9, 2024

CO bus companies: Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Coomotor, Rapido Ochoa, Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira, Unitransco

Medellín to Cali Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Medellín to Cali. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Medellín to Cali will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Medellín to Cali, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Medellín and Cali?

Stops in Medellín

A - Terminal del Norte

B - Terminal Norte

Stops in Cali

A - Terminal Cali

Frequently asked questions for your trip Medellín - Cali

Is there a way to reach Cali from Medellín without a car?
How long does it take to get to Cali from Medellín by bus?
What is the distance between Medellín and Cali?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Medellín to Cali?
What is the most cost-effective way to go from Medellín to Cali?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Medellín to Cali?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/21

$20

04/22

$18

Today

$18

04/24

$17

04/25

$17

04/26

$17

04/27

$17

04/28

$17

The cheapest trip from Medellín to Cali was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $25 for a bus ticket from Medellín to Cali based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-04-26.

Usually Flota Magdalena 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Medellín and Cali!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Medellín to Cali, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Medellín to Cali that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Medellín to Cali.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus Tickets from Medellín to Cali

One passenger / one way

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

Bus Medellín to Cali: Trip Overview

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Bolivariano Medellín Cali recent customer reviews

Expreso Palmira Medellín Cali recent customer reviews

Flota Magdalena Medellín Cali recent customer reviews

Arauca Medellín Cali recent customer reviews

Medellín to Cali Bus

Where are the popular stops in Medellín and Cali?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Medellín - Cali

Is there a way to reach Cali from Medellín without a car?

How long does it take to get to Cali from Medellín by bus?

What is the distance between Medellín and Cali?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Medellín to Cali?

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Medellín to Cali?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Medellín to Cali?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Will you be returning to Medellín by bus?

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Why choose Busbud?

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