Best way to travel from Bogota to Medellin?

Gator says on Mar 22, 2008, 18:52:

Bus in daytime fine. I have and would let Mrs. Gator use the bus to visit her sister in Medellin. , but if the family would be up set I would certainly consider air.

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ColombianoGringo says on Mar 22, 2008, 19:00:

It is safe to take the bus. One thing I would mention is that different bus companies can have vastly different buses and levels of service. Some are brand new, luxury buses with free snacks and even stewardesses, while others are old, dirty and you'd be lucky to get a stick of gum. Don't always go by price. Those little creature comforts can make a difference. I am not sure what bus lines serve that route, but I'm sure many around here can give you a specific recommendation.

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Enrique187 says on Mar 22, 2008, 19:04:

anybody know any sites of bus companies that do that route?

Thanks.

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ColombianoGringo says on Mar 22, 2008, 19:08:

I have used Coomotor in Southern Colombia and they were pretty good. They go Bogota-Medellin although I've never taken that route.

http://www.coomotor.com.co

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jonas says on Mar 22, 2008, 19:15:

www.bolivariano.com.co
recommended, 51mil, after semana santa you can talk the price down at the terminal

What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been

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Gator says on Mar 22, 2008, 21:21:

To give you an idea of times and prices of bustrips: A LA ORDEN, GATOR

Mrs. Gator uses Flota La Macarena $47.000 but most come in just about the same. That's for an express deluxe bus




http://www.viajaporcolombia.com/default.asp?link=tierra

Berlinas
www.berlinasdelfonce.com


Bolivariano 018000119292
www.bolivariano.com.co


Coomotor
www.coomotor.com.co


Cootranshuila
www.cootranshuila.com


Copetran
www.copetran.com.co


Expreso Brasilia
www.expresobrasilia.com


Flota La Macarena
www.flotalamacarena.com


Flota Magdalena
www.flotamagdalena.com

Flota Occidental
www.flotaoccidental.com

Fronteras Boundary
www.fronteras.com.co


Libertadores
www.coflonorte.com


Rapido Ochoa Fast Ochoa
www.rapidoochoa.com


Express Palmira
www.expresopalmira

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Enrique187 says on Mar 22, 2008, 21:42:

wow cheap. Thanks all for the help. I am goin by land.

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Juanes says on Mar 23, 2008, 05:09:

bus 100% for about 65 mil , try and get ti guatape also if ur in medellin...its a spectacular bus journey and completely safe.

http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Juanes/

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nueva york bombero says on Mar 23, 2008, 08:53:

How many hours? I am planning the same trip soon...... Thanks!

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durito says on Mar 23, 2008, 09:10:

It's about 8-10 hours depending on the traffic.

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Gator says on Mar 23, 2008, 13:01:

to be on the safe side say 10 hours. To see the country try Expreso Brasilia which leaves Bogotá at 8:00 a.m Bogota arrives -Medellin 5:00 p.m. Take one of the big Gaviota Preferencial buses which cost a little more,$60.000, but you get:

- Servicio con aire acondicionado
- TV (algunos 2)
- VHS o DVD
- Baño
- Sillas reclinables en cuatro posiciones
- Descansa pies
- Entre 32 y 34 sillas
- Buses modelos 99 en adelante

Bring a jacket as THEY CAN GET COLD!!!

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BillBigD says on Mar 23, 2008, 13:51:

Great info Gator

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Gator says on Mar 23, 2008, 19:22:

Al la orden, BillBigD. Unless the distance is too great we are inveterate bus travelers, local and intercity.

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