Next bus departures

Next departures for Cali to Bogotá on September 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Terminal Cali	11h 5m	3:35pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	Cheapest
	Bus	12:15am	Cali Bus Station	9h 30m	9:45am	Bogota Salitre Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Toilet Power outlets	5:00am	Terminal Cali	11h	4:00pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	No tags
	Bus Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Terminal Cali	11h 5m	5:05pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	No tags
	Bus Toilet Power outlets	10:00am	Terminal Cali	12h	10:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	No tags
	Bus	2:00am	Cali Bus Station	9h 30m	11:30am	Bogota Salitre Bus Station	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Expreso Bolivariano	Bus Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Terminal Cali	12h 2m	4:32pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	No tags
Coomotor + Expreso Bolivariano	Bus Toilet Power outlets	12:30pm	Terminal Cali	11h 30m	12:00am	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:49 PM -05.

Get from Cali to Bogotá

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 303, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

93bus per day

11h 30mAverage Duration

295 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Cali and Bogotá

Stops in Cali

A
Terminal Cali
Vías Internas Terminal, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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Stops in Bogotá

A
Bogotá - Terminal del Sur
Terminal del Sur, Cl. 57n Bis Sur #75f-32, Bogotá, Colombia
B
Bogotá (Terminal Salitre)
Terminal Salitre, Bogotá, Colombia

Compare bus companies

Expreso Palmira

3.4/5353 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi1.2

According to 17 reviews, Expreso Palmira received a 3.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Expreso Palmira ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 312

Expreso Palmira Cali Bogotá recent customer reviews

La conducción debe ser más cuidadosa y más entre las montañas

Alejandro Daud A.

September 26, 2022

It was perfect

Sander I.

February 28, 2020

Velotax

2.5/512 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 12 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. Velotax ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 340

Velotax Cali Bogotá recent customer reviews

Kind driver. Fine bus/amenities. We arrived 2 hours late, with no warning/heads up.

Nadia S.

March 18, 2026

2.5 hours longer than stated in the booking

Lori Y.

May 8, 2026

Bolivariano

3.5/52,274 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi1.9

According to 84 reviews, Bolivariano received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access, but some complained about the Wi‑Fi. Bolivariano ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 303

Expreso Bolivariano Cali Bogotá recent customer reviews

Comfortable seats, sockets to charge. Enough leg space. But zero communication through staff. Bus is always late.

Floor J.

June 30, 2026

The worst experience so far. We got three and a half hours late. Barely had stops. Bus was freezing. WiFi was bad.

Roi S.

September 23, 2024

Very bad experience. We depart 11 am instead of 10 am We arrived in Bogotá 1.30 am. Almost 15 hours bus ride from cali to Bogotá.never heard of it. Bus had no wifi on board. No place to charge phone. Nothing .solo mentiras.nunca.jamas bolivariano para mi. Finito. Pesadilla

Francis K.

January 5, 2024

Flota Magdalena

2.7/564 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.1

Based on 64 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Flota Magdalena ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 319

Flota Magdalena Cali Bogotá recent customer reviews

The seats were way to close to each other, I had constant contact with the person sitting next to me and the people overall in the bus were incredible noisy with their phones all night long.

Sarah G.

January 16, 2023

Coomotor

2.9/5537 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi0.9

Continental BUS

3.6/510 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi1.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cali to Bogotá 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 Cali to Bogotá?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cali to Bogotá start from MAD 303. The average price for this route is around MAD 340. 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 Cali to Bogotá?
The average bus travel time from Cali to Bogotá is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 295 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Velotax.
Which bus companies service the Cali to Bogotá route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 93 buses available per day, including services from Expreso Palmira, Velotax, Bolivariano, Flota Magdalena, Coomotor, Continental BUS.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cali to Bogotá?
The earliest bus departs from Cali to Bogotá at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cali to Bogotá?
A bus trip from Cali to Bogotá generates an estimated 7.366249999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cali to Bogotá?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Continental BUS, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cali to Bogotá?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Velotax has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cali to Bogotá?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expreso Palmira, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cali to Bogotá?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Velotax, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

09-27

MAD 288

09-28

MAD 291

Today

MAD 291

09-30

MAD 291

10-01

MAD 291

10-02

MAD 291

10-03

MAD 291

10-04

MAD 291

The cheapest trip from Cali to Bogotá was searched and found on Sep 27, 2026 with a price of MAD 288

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

You can expect to pay from MAD 288 to MAD 386 for a bus ticket from Cali to Bogotá based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 291 which is on 2026-09-30.

Usually Bolivariano 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.