About Flota Occidental
Flota Occidental started working in 1955 in Quinchia, Risaralda with the popular Chivas or ladder buses that mobilized passengers through the different municipalities of Risaralda and Caldas. In its beginnings, it was known as Caldasmar but by including more routes to departments such as Choco, Quindio, Antioquia, Cundinamarca, and Valle del Cauca, among other areas of the country, it changed its name definitively to Flota Occidental, a name that is still maintained and with which this bus operator is recognized in the Colombian road transportation industry. It currently covers 13 of the 14 municipalities of Risaralda.
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What is the cost of the bus ticket in Flota Occidental to Pereira (Ris)?
In the upper boxes you can see the price of the most popular bus tickets to and from Pereira (Ris), but if you don't find your desired boarding or landing point you just have to use our search engine to obtain more information.
What is the telephone number of Flota Occidental in Pereira (Ris)?
You can find this information in the section "Telephone and Information contact" of the company Flota Occidental in Pereira (Ris).
What are the agencies of the company Flota Occidental in Pereira (Ris)?
You can find this information in the section "Agencies" of the company Flota Occidental in Pereira (Ris).
What are the office hours of the company Flota Occidental in Pereira (Ris)?
You can find this information in the section "Agencies" of the company Flota Occidental in Pereira (Ris).
How can I buy my tickets to or from Pereira (Ris) with the company Flota Occidental in redBus?
The process is very simple. You just have to go to the search bar and type Pereira (Ris) in the source or destination box, then select your travel date and click on the search button. redBus will show you different options for traveling, you just have to choose the bus operator of your choice, the most convenient schedule and buy!
I forgot to buy my return ticket to Pereira (Ris), can i buy it later?
Of course. You can buy on our website or app your return ticket at the time you want, usually up to 4 hours before your bus leaves. We recommend buying them a few days in advance and thus take advantage of our offers and promotions.
Do I need to pick up my ticket once I have bought it through the mobile app of redBus?
It's not necessary. When buying with redBus, a digital ticket will arrive in your inbox. On the day of your trip, go to the terminal and look for the counter of the bus operator, present the e-ticket and the company will give you another.
How many hours in advance should I be in the agency or terminal to change my e-ticket?
It is recommendable to be 1 hour before at the counter to be able to change the e-ticket issued by redBus for that of the bus operator.
About Pereira
The city of Pereira is the capital of Risaralda. It was founded on August 30, 1863. It is a coffee region of Colombia, famous for its Arabica beans. The historical sites, monuments, and natural parks abound in this city. Pereira is part of the coffee region called the Coffee Cultural Landscape, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 2011.
Tourist Places in Pereira
● Otun Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary: It is an important ecotourism destination in the coffee region. It is a privileged conservation area due to national conservation sites such as the Los Nevados National Natural Park, and regional ones such as the Ucumarí Regional Natural Park and the Campoalegre Soil Conservation District.
● Ucumari Regional Natural Park: Is an excellent place to spend a day with family or friends. It is not your typical zoo, but a very well organized Institute that offers excellent information on animals. It has Colombian and African animals that live in a recreated environment In addition, the park has a food area where you can get delicious snacks.
● Santa Rosa de Cabal and San Vicente Thermal Reserve: In these natural springs, you will enjoy the incredible healing and relaxing properties of the thermal waters in a wonderful place to meditate in contact with nature. In these establishments, they have a restaurant and hotel.
Flota Occidental's Most Popular Routes in Pereira
These are Flota Occidental's most popular destinations from Pereira:
● Pereira to Medellin: This is one of the most important routes in Colombia, therefore, Flota Occidental offers daily departures on its Emperador service.
● Pereira to Quibdo: Offers numerous daily departures to Quibdo from Pereira, on its Linea Platino and Emperador services.
● Pereira to Istmina: You can travel to Pereira to Istmina with Flota Occidental. The bus fare vary from 50000 to 60000 pesos.
Flota Occidental's Agencies in Pereira
● Pereira Agency: Pereira Bus Terminal - 17 Street N° 23-157, Office 205b
Flota Occidental's Telephone Information in Pereira
● Pereira Agency - Telephone: 3211651 - 310 4494444
Book your Bus Tickets Online
Once you have figured out your bus schedule, book your bus tickets easily with the redBus website or app. The site has been developed to ensure that passengers get their bus tickets booked and confirmed with minimum effort. All you have to do is follow the steps mentioned below:
- Enter the pick-up and drop-off points under the “From” and “To” sections on the redBus website or application
- Select the date of your journey under the “Onward Date”
- Click the “Search Buses” button
After this step, you will be taken to a page that displays every bus operator that runs on the route you have requested. You can select a bus based on the bus timings, fares, pick-up and drop-off points, reviews, and more.
Select the seat of your choice by clicking on the “View Seats” button and then click on the “Proceed to Book” tab. You will be taken to the payment page where you can pay for your ticket using one of several banking options such as credit cards, debit cards, FPX, or any other mode that’s available.
