Rápido Ochoa Medellin (Ant) Bus

Rapido Ochoa is a company that is dedicated to the ground transportation of passengers and shipping and parcel transportation that has been operating since 1958, the year it was founded in the city of Medellín. Rapido Ochoa began covering the route to Barranquilla, gradually adding more destinations in the Southwest Antioquia and the Atlantic Coast such as Sincelejo, Montería, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Valledupar, Riohacha, and Maicao Over time, Rapido Ochoa included routes to areas of the interior of the country such as Bogota, Bucaramanga, and Pereira, as well as the Pacific Coast, especially in Cali and Quibdo, the latter, one of the most frequented given its scarcity in the bus market. In total, Rapido Ochoa offers more than 60 routes nationwide.

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. 

● Bolivar Park: The park, inaugurated in 1892, has in its center an equestrian statue of the liberator Simon Bolivar since 1923. It is one of the main centers of culture in the city since, in addition to being surrounded by the main buildings historically, in it, artistic activities are carried out outdoors to the delight of the general public.

● Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellin: Its official name is "Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Mary" and it was built during the second half of the 19th century. Its construction took more than 55 years, culminating in 1930. It is currently the largest historic building on Medellín. Inside you can find works of art of different types such as Spanish stained glass or carved marble fountains. It was declared a national monument in 1982 for its historical and cultural relevance for Medellin.

● Plaza Botero: This plaza is the last resting place of the voluptuous sculptures of one of the most renowned Colombian plastic artists, Fernando Botero. The 23 sculptures were placed in 2002, brought from different parts of the world, joining the renewed and happy urban life.

● Medellin to Jardin: The company offers many daily departures to Jardin from Medellin. The bus fares vary from 27000 to 33000 pesos.

● Medellin to Monteria: Travel safe and comfortably on Rapido Ochoa's premium service Rey Dorado - Lo Maximo from Medellin to Monteria.

● Medellin to Caucasia: With Rapido Ochoa, travelling to Caucasia from Medellin have never been easier.

● Medellin to Sincelejo: Buses from Medellin to Sincelejo has an average price of 170000 pesos.

● Medellin South Terminal Agency: South Terminal: 65 Street #8B-91, stand 34

● Medellin South Terminal Agency - Telephone: (+57) (4) 444 8888

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.