• Duration: 21 hours 18 minutes.
• Distance: Approximately 831 km.
• First departure: 7:30 a.m.
• Last departure: 9:00 p.m.
• Price: Starting at 140,700 COP, depending on the type of service, the transportation company, and the season.
• Departure: Salitre Terminal.
• Arrival: Pasto Terminal.
• Stops: Some services may make intermediate stops or operational stops along the route, while others offer direct trips between the two terminals.

Schedules, prices, and travel times are for reference only and may vary depending on the date, company, availability, traffic, weather, and road conditions. Check the route and updated fares at redBus.co.

The travel from Bogota to Pasto takes about 22 hours and goes across the distance of 523 mi (842 km). The terrestrial transportation companies Expreso Bolivariano and Fronteras provide bus tickets online at low-cost rates and several schedules. The company also has various types of buses, which count services that will make the user's trip more pleasant, depending on the service choice that he makes. Pasto is located in an inter-Andean valley, and on the base of the Galeras volcano. Besides that, Pasto presents a quite cloudy sky, and so the temperature oscillates from 50 °F (10 °C) as minimum and 66 °F (19 °C) as maximum, and has a more temperate climate than other regions of the country. You can also find occasional rains, so it's recommended to take a raincoat with you or a similar clothing to protect you from precipitations.

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Bogotá is Colombia’s capital and one of the most important cultural, political, and economic centers in Latin America. Located in the Andean highlands, it offers a unique blend of colonial heritage and modern vibrancy, with world-class museums, artistic neighborhoods like La Candelaria, and a dynamic urban culture. Surrounded by mountains, Bogotá is a must-visit for travelers seeking an immersive cultural experience.

If you already acquired your tickets to travel from Bogota to Pasto and you are looking for a return trip, you can buy them easily on our platform. We have many bus operators that travel through this route, that departs at different times to give the passengers more options. So, what are you waiting for? Buy your bus tickets from Pasto to Bogota with redBus. 

Being a city in the Andes, the climate in Pasto oscillates between mild and cold weather, with an average temperature of 13 ºC. It is recommended you bring warm clothes and take mountain sickness pills to better enjoy your stay in Pasto. There is also average rain all year long, although it decreases between June and September.

 In Pasto, you will find lodging that covers every need at low prices. There is a wide variety of hotels and hostels on strategic points around the city, near the tourist places that Pasto has to offer.

● Los Balsos Hotel

- Carrera 21b 2077-2091 Cra 21b # 20-51 Centro, 520003 Pasto, Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 198.000

- Services: It has individual, double, and family rooms. Wifi. Free parking. TV. Includes breakfast. 

● Carnaval Plaza Hotel

- Plaza del Carnaval Calle 19 # 20 - 14, 520001 Pasto, Colombia –

- Prices: From COP$ 125.000

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, and family rooms. Free parking. Wifi. TV. Room service. Includes breakfast. 

● Basan Plaza Hotel

- Calle 21A #4-89 B/el ejido Restaurante La Casita del Cuy, 520006 Pasto, Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 80.000

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, and family rooms. Restaurant. Free parking. Pet-friendly. Wifi. TV. Room service. Includes breakfast.

● Jardín 38 Hotel

- Carrera 38 1814-18186 18-41 Barrio Palermo, 520002 Pasto, Colombia

- Prices: Desde COP$ 90.000

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, and family rooms. Free parking. Wifi. TV. Includes breakfast.

Pasto has many restaurants where you can taste local cuisine, and dishes from other regions in Colombia on comfortable spaces.

● La Catedral Cafe

- Cra 26 #16-37 Calle 20 # 34 -34, Pasto 520001 Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 18.000

● La Merced

- Carrera 36 No. 12-14, Pasto 520001 Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 33.000

● Casabelina Trattoria

- Calle 20 # 31C 06 Esquina, Pasto 520001 Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 14.000

● La Vereda Cocina de Origen

- Carrera 36 19 110 Cr 36 19 110 Palermo, Pasto 520002 Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 20.000

● Historic Center: Group of colonial buildings in a perfect state. The main attraction is the Cathedral of San Ezequiel Moreno Díaz, gothic style building constructed on top of the San Francisco de Asís Chapel, which was sacked in 1822.

● Cocha Lake: Also called Lake Guamuez, it consists of a great natural body of water of glacial origin. Nearby you can find restaurants, natural lookout spots and you can take a tour through the lake by boat.

● National Bank’s Gold Museum: This museum offers its visitors an extraordinary collection of the archeological legacy of the south of Colombia, with the history that links past and present.

● January 2nd to 7th – Blacks and Whites Carnival: The Carnival originates from the fusion and syncretism of multiple cultural and religious expressions of the Andes, the Amazonia, and the western culture. The carnival has four stages: the Carnavalito, the arrival of the Castañeda Family, the day of the Blacks, and the day of the Whites, which closes with a great parade (being this the most important touristic day of the event).

● January – Guinea Pig and Farmers Carnival: Farmers from different part of the región gather in a festival to delight visitors with the most iconic dish from Pasto, “Cuy”. This festival is celebrated just outside the city, on the route to Anganoy. 

● August – Pasto’s theatre international festival: This festival in the city is celebrated for days in which national and international artists are invited to offer a wide variety of shoes for everyone that enjoys art, drama, and oratory. 

If you are in Pasto you can use these options:

● Bus: It is the traditional transport and the value of the ticket is approximately COP $ 1,700.

● Taxi: If you opt for a short trip, the minimum rate is COP $ 4,400.

Pasto by bus: You can reach Pasto from Bogota on a 842 km trip, which takes 22 hours approximately.

Some of the most tipical dishes in Pasto are:

● Cuy

● Hornado

● Frito

● Trucha frita

Some souvenirs you can ge ton your visit to Pasto are:

● Tallado en madera

● Repujado en cuero

● Mutumbajoy Art

San Juan de Pasto is the capital of the Nariño department, located on the south-western border. It borders Ecuador on the south, Putumayo on the east, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It is also located at 2559 m.a.s.l. With an average temperature of 14°C. Pasto has 400.000 citizens approximately, which stands out on food processing and handcrafting.

• Continental

Pasto is a city with many natural attractions, ideal for tours and outdoor activities. Nevertheless, the main attraction in this city is the richness of religious monuments, which makes Pasto a unique experience.

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