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Medellin (Ant) to Cali (Vac) Bus Service

Avg. Bus Duration

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8 hrs 39 mins

Buses depart from

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Medellin (Ant)

Bus arrives in

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Cali (Vac)

Cheapest Bus

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COP 90000.00

Bus Companies

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4

Earliest Bus

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01:30

Last Bus

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23:00

Daily Bus Services

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33

Medellin (Ant) to Cali (Vac) Bus Timings & Fare

Bus OperatorFirst BusLast BusDuration
First Bus - 01:30Last Bus - 23:008 hrs 0 mins
First Bus - 08:00Last Bus - 22:009 hrs 0 mins
First Bus - 11:00Last Bus - 22:308 hrs 53 mins
First Bus - 03:00Last Bus - 23:009 hrs 59 mins

Medellin to Cali Bus

The distance from Medellin to Cali is 268 mi (432 km) and to go through it takes approximately 9 hours. The terrestrial transportation companies Fronteras and Expreso Bolivariano cover this route, providing a diversity of schedules and prices in bus tickets, giving more comfort to the users before and during the trip. Cali is a varying city, a pole of economic and industrial development, but also interested on sports developmentand has diverse natural areas. Cali has a tropical climate, with an average temperature of 75 °F (24 °C), so you can benefit of this warm stay, keeping in mind that occasional rains can appear.

OTHER BOARDING & DROPPING POINTS IN

Medellin (Ant)

  • Terminal del Sur

Cali (Vac)

  • Terminal de Cali

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Why book a Medellin (Ant) a Cali (Vac) bus with redBus?

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About Medellin

Medellin is located at 1495 m a.s.l., just 261 mi (420 kms) away from the capital Bogota. It is known as "The eternal spring city" or the "mountain's capital" nicknames that reflect it's attractive weather. It's history stars a number of indigenous tribes that lived on the region since V b.c. The first contact between the spaniards and the people of the Valley of Aburrá happened in 1541, although due to the lack of precious minerals and the resistance from the locals, the area was initially abandoned.In 1616 Medellín was founded with the name of "Poblado de San Lorenzo". In 1826, Medellín was named as capital of the Antioquia department by the National Congress. Modern day Medellín is a prosperous city in constant industrial and social development.

About Cali

Cali is a Colombian district located in the southern region of Valle del Cauca. Is a beautiful city with tourist attractions, history, a very active cultural life and musical rhythms that have made it famous all over the world. Cali is known in Colombia as the Capital of Rumba and, in the world, as the Capital of salsa. In its streets, you will always find a dance and party that will catch you instantly.

Weather in Cali

The climate of Cali is hot and dry. It fluctuates between 17 ° C and 34 ° C. The dry seasons go from December to February and from June to August and the rainy season from March to May and from September to November.

Hotels in Cali

Hotel La Luna

  • Address: Autopista Sur #13-01
  • Services: Hotel La Luna offers complimentary services such as a children's area, 3 pools, sun loungers, gym, WiFi, and parking. Among the additional services with an extra charge are dance classes, highly desired by tourists, as well as nightclubs. The hotel also has additional charges for room service, medical services, and laundry services, as well as for the sauna and airport transfers. The hotel has a comfortable restaurant with breakfast and a desk offering city tours.

Torre de Cali Plaza Hotel

  • Address: Av de las Américas 18N-26
  • Services: Torre de Cali Plaza Hotel offers pet-friendly services, which makes it highly sought after. Guests can have bellboy and housekeeping services, as well as find a safe and internet in their rooms. On the hotel premises, there are restaurants, event halls, laundry facilities, and a nurse's office. This hotel offers airport transfers.

Agatha Boutique

  • Address: Carrera 6 #6-36, Barrio La Merced
  • Services: This colonial-style hotel offers wireless internet, TV room, lobby coffee service, gift shop, and a meeting room, as well as extensive tourist assistance to its guests for various activities to do in the city.

City Express Plus Cali

  • Address: Calle 35N #6N-06, Res Santa Mónica
  • Services: This hotel offers a range of amenities to provide a good experience to its visitors such as a gym, wireless internet, smoking area, rooms for people with disabilities, ice machine, coffee service, business center, taxi stand, and a restaurant with buffet breakfasts.

Restaurantes & Bars in Cali

Colombia is known for its delicious coffee, but Cali is more than that. When visiting Cali's restaurants, you must try dishes like Sancocho de Gallina, Arroz Atollado, Empanadas Vallunas, Marranitas Valluna, among others.

La Zarzuela Restaurant

  • Address: Avenida 6D #36N-18 | Spiwak Chipichape Cali Hotel
  • Services: La Zarzuela Restaurant is an excellent place to enjoy an attractive fusion of Mediterranean flavors with Latin flavors, all prepared with typical local ingredients. The recipes are not very complex, but the quality of their products makes the dishes of very high quality. The menu focuses on a wide variety of fish and seafood, although it has very good meat options, especially turkey. Ceviches are one of their specialties, being the perfect appetizer for a great feast.

Ringlete

  • Address: Calle 15 A 9 N-31
  • Services: Ringlete is a great option to enjoy typical Valluna and Caucana cuisine. Its homemade preparation allows for a gastronomic journey through the flavors of this region. Aborrajados, sancochos, Valluna pork chops, marranitas, arroz atollado, sopa de torrejas, and, of course, luladas, are some of the options that can be enjoyed in this place.

Perú Peñón

  • Address: Calle 1 oeste # 2-40 el Peñón, behind the Dann Carlton Hotel
  • Services: This restaurant offers a great selection of well-prepared Peruvian dishes. The appetizers are very varied, offering a great introduction to the cuisine of this country, but undoubtedly, its main courses, with magnificent combinations of fish and seafood, are a delight. The offer of ceviches is very wide, providing great options to try different preparations.

What to eat in Cali?

  • Sancocho de Gallina: A traditional soup made with chicken, cassava, plantains, potatoes, and corn on the cob, widely enjoyed during family gatherings and outdoor celebrations in the Valle del Cauca region.

  • Arroz Atollado: A traditional rice dish prepared with pork, chicken, potatoes, and spices, known for its creamy texture and rich flavor.

  • Empanadas Vallunas: Crispy cornmeal pastries filled with seasoned meat and potatoes, typically served with spicy ají sauce.

  • Aborrajados Vallunos: A delicious specialty made with ripe plantains stuffed with cheese, coated in batter, and fried until golden brown.

  • Marranitas Vallunas: A popular snack made from fried green plantains stuffed with crispy pork cracklings, offering a savory and crunchy bite.

What to visit in Cali?

Cristo Rey of Cali

It is a statue of 20 meters high that is located in Cerro Los Cristales, west of Cali. Admission is free and it also has parking and a restaurant.

The Cali Zoo

Is located within the municipal forest on the banks of the Cali River. You will find approximately 2,500 animals of more than 200 species among amphibians, mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and butterflies, considered the fourth-best in Latin America.

Cerro de las Tres Cruces

It is 1,480 meters above sea level and is a space that is considered one of the main tourist places in Cali. Las Tres Cruces is close to other hills such as El Volador, La Asomadera and El Picacho, considered the most important in Colombia.

Río Pance

Is an ideal ecological destination to be visited in the middle of the year. It is distinguished by its cold and crystalline waters. Here you can have fun in a park called La Vorágine.

Acuaparque de la Caña

This place can host up to 20,000 visitors and has attractions such as a wave pool, slides, tarzanera, a lake, and much more.

What is celebrated in Cali?

September 16–18 World Salsa Festival One of Cali’s most important cultural events, where salsa music takes over the city. During these days, dance competitions, live performances, and shows bring together national and international salsa dancers and enthusiasts.
September 22–27 Petronio Álvarez Pacific Music Festival A cultural celebration that showcases the rich musical heritage of Colombia’s Pacific region through concerts, traditional dances, local cuisine, and artistic performances. Visitors can enjoy authentic rhythms and traditional instruments unique to the region.
November 7–11 International Art Festival A major cultural event focused on literature, visual arts, and contemporary artistic expressions. Over the years, it has become one of Cali’s most important artistic and cultural festivals.
December 25–30 Cali Fair (Feria de Cali) The city’s most iconic celebration, famous for its salsa parades, concerts, cultural events, and food fairs. During these days, Cali proudly showcases its salsa heritage and welcomes thousands of visitors from Colombia and around the world.

 

Things to buy in Cali

  • Basketry: Handcrafted basketry pieces made with natural fibers reflect the region's cultural traditions and are ideal as decorative and functional souvenirs.
  • Mimelao Coffee: This local coffee stands out for its distinctive aroma and flavor, making it an excellent souvenir for those who want to take home a taste of the coffee tradition of the Valle del Cauca region.
  • Traditional Colombian snacks: These snacks offer a variety of typical Colombian sweets and treats, allowing you to enjoy the traditional flavors of Cali and its surrounding areas.
  • Decorative Masks: Inspired by cultural expressions and local festivities, these colorful handcrafted masks are a popular choice for decorating spaces and showcasing the city's rich artistic heritage.

How to move around Cali?

  • 🚌 Public Bus: Cali's Integrated Transportation System is the MIO (Masivo Integrado de Occidente), which offers 8 different routes covering a large part of Cali. It's important to familiarize yourself with the route map before traveling on this system to avoid getting lost.

  • 🚕 Taxi: Taxis are readily available throughout the city and its surrounding areas, although it's best to call one of the most reputable companies.

  • 🚍 MIO (Masivo Integrado de Occidente): This is Cali's main public transportation system, connecting a large part of the city through trunk, feeder, and complementary routes. It's an economical and efficient option for getting around between the main neighborhoods and tourist areas.

  • 🚐 Intercity Transportation: Buses depart from the Cali Transportation Terminal to important tourist destinations in the Valle del Cauca region and other parts of Colombia.

How to reach Cali?

Cali by bus: If the starting point is Medellín, the distance is 418 km, which takes approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Cali Facts

Cali is in the Cauca river valley, bordered to the north by Yumbo and La Cumbre, to the northeast by Palmira and to the east by Candelaria. The western part of the city is guarded by the famous Farallones de Cali, which are part of the Western Cordillera of the Colombian Andes. Cali has towns such as Cali-Aguacatal, Cauca Norte, El Pondaje, Cauca Sur, Cañaveralejo and Pance-Lili.

Bus operators of the route Medellin to Cali route

  • Arauca
  • Expreso Bolivariano
  • Expreso Palmira

Boarding points in Medellín

  • Terminal de Medellin
  • Terminal del Norte
  • Terminal del Sur

Unboarding points in Cali

  • Terminal de Cali

Tips for finding cheap tickets on the Medellin to Cali

The low season to buy tickets to the city of Cali is between the months of January to June, excluding Easter. You can also take into account dates between the fortnight of August and the fortnight of December.

In conclusion:

In Cali, you can enjoy its food, its people, and the music: la salsa. The city radiates fun and joy in every corner, without a doubt you will be captivated by its culture. Cali has many festivals and tourist spots that will catch you at a first impression. On your tour of the city, you can go to the banks of the Cali River to appreciate the architecture and you can also visit its restaurants to taste its delicious food.

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FAQs

How can I make an online bus ticket booking in Colombia?

You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Colombia by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.co . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.

How do I book a bus from Medellin (Ant) to Cali (Vac)?

You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.co and book your seat within 5 minutes.

Do I need to print out my bus ticket before boarding?

There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in Colombia, passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.

Can I reschedule my journey after I have booked my ticket?

Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Colombia. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.

How do I pay for my bus ticket on the redBus website?

There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed.

How much does the bus fare from Medellín to Cali cost?

The bus fare from Medellín to Cali starts from $58.000 COP. This price varies depending on the chosen schedule and service.

How many hours is the journey from Medellín to Cali by bus?

It's approximately an 11-hour journey from Medellín to Cali by bus.

Which agencies operate from Medellín to Cali?

The main agencies covering the Medellín-Cali route are: Arauca, Expreso Bolivariano y Expreso Palmira.