How far is Cali from Cartagena?

The distance covered from Cali to Cartagena is 785 km (487 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cali to Cartagena?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Cali, in Cali, and end it at Terminal de Cartagena, in Cartagena.

Bus from Cali to Cartagena starting at $105 | Compare & Save up to 25%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cali to Cartagena on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00pm	Cali Bus Station	1d	12:50pm	Terminal de Cartagena	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cali to Cartagena on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00pm	Cali Bus Station	1d	12:50pm	Terminal de Cartagena	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cali to Cartagena on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00pm	Cali Bus Station	1d	12:50pm	Terminal de Cartagena	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cali to Cartagena on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:30pm	Cali Bus Station	23h 20m	12:50pm	Terminal de Cartagena	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:00 PM -05.

Get from Cali to Cartagena

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

23h 20mAverage Duration

781 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,920 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Bolivariano

3.5/52,184 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.9

Expreso Palmira

3.5/5325 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.1

Flota Magdalena

3/551 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi2.1

Copetran

3/51,011 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

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Where are the popular stops in Cali and Cartagena?

Stops in Cali

A - Terminal Cali

Stops in Cartagena

A - Terminal de Cartagena

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cali to Cartagena, CO by bus

How far is Cali from Cartagena?
The distance covered from Cali to Cartagena is 785 km (487 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cali to Cartagena?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Cali, in Cali, and end it at Terminal de Cartagena, in Cartagena.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-10

$125

11-11

$125

Today

$107

11-13

$110

11-14

$107

11-15

$107

11-16

$105

11-17

$108

The cheapest trip from Cali to Cartagena, CO was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $105

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

You can expect to pay from $105 to $125 for a bus ticket from Cali to Cartagena, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $105 which is on 2025-11-16.