How much is the bus ticket from Medellin to Cali?

The cheapest bus tickets from Medellin to Cali start from $21. The average price for this route is around $35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Medellin to Cali?

The average bus trip duration from Medellin to Cali is 9h 16m, covering a distance of 201 miles (323 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by Expreso Brasilia .

Which bus companies service the Medellin to Cali route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Empresa Arauca , Bolivariano , Expreso Palmira , Flota Magdalena , Expreso Brasilia , Coomotor , Flota Occidental , Rápido Tolima , Rapido Ochoa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Medellin to Cali?

The earliest bus departs from Medellin to Cali at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Medellin to Cali?

A bus trip from Medellin to Cali generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Medellin to Cali?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Bolivariano , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2221 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Medellin to Cali?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Empresa Arauca has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Medellin to Cali?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Flota Occidental , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Medellin to Cali?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Next bus departures

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Next departures for Medellin to Cali on February 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:15pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h	4:15am	Cali Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30am	Terminal del Sur	9h 16m	2:46pm	Terminal Cali	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Terminal del Sur	8h 55m	7:55pm	Terminal Cali	No tags
	Bus	3:00am	Terminal del Sur	12h	3:00pm	Terminal Cali	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Tax Central S.A.	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal del Sur	8h 50m	7:20am	Terminal Cali	No tags

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Get from Medellin to Cali

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day

9h 16mAverage Duration

201 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Medellin and Cali?

Stops in Medellin

A
Terminal del Norte
Medellin Terminal del Norte, Cra. 64c #78, Medellín, Antioquia,Colombia
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B
Terminal Norte
Vías Terminal Del Nte., Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Stops in Cali

A
Terminal Cali
Vías Internas Terminal, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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Compare bus companies

Empresa Arauca

3/5145 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.5

Users have reported that the bus service generally runs smoothly, with a good quality vehicle contributing to a positive travel experience. However, there are some concerns about longer-than-expected journey times and occasional delays due to traffic conditions on the roads.

Arauca Medellin Cali recent customer reviews

Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Our only gripe was arriving an hour late, but this isn't surprising when considering the roads and traffic the driver needed to deal with

Paul H.

August 30, 2025

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

Bolivariano

3.5/52,224 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.6

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 Medellin 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

3.5/5331 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.2

Based on 331 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 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 $25

Expreso Palmira Medellin 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

3/553 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.1

Based on 53 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Flota Magdalena ticket prices on this trip start at $21

Flota Magdalena Medellin 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

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,968 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Coomotor

3/5493 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Flota Occidental

3.5/5717 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.1

Rápido Tolima

1.5/587 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.2

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5634 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Medellin to Cali by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Medellin to Cali?
The cheapest bus tickets from Medellin to Cali start from $21. The average price for this route is around $35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Medellin to Cali?
The average bus trip duration from Medellin to Cali is 9h 16m, covering a distance of 201 miles (323 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by Expreso Brasilia.
Which bus companies service the Medellin to Cali route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Empresa Arauca, Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira, Flota Magdalena, Expreso Brasilia, Coomotor, Flota Occidental, Rápido Tolima, Rapido Ochoa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Medellin to Cali?
The earliest bus departs from Medellin to Cali at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Medellin to Cali?
A bus trip from Medellin to Cali generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Medellin to Cali?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Bolivariano, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2221 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Medellin to Cali?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Empresa Arauca has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Medellin to Cali?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Flota Occidental, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Medellin to Cali?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/04

$23

02/05

$26

Today

$26

02/07

$23

02/08

$22

02/09

$23

02/10

$23

02/11

$23

The cheapest trip from Medellin to Cali was searched and found on Feb 8, 2026 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $30 for a bus ticket from Medellin to Cali based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2026-02-08.

Usually Bolivariano, 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.