Cali to Medellin?

Gator says on Jun 29, 2007, 20:23:

Bus, 8/9 hours, coffee country scenery outstanding, safe.

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 29, 2007, 21:16:

I would love to go on that trip by bus.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 29, 2007, 23:45:

It's mostly what you prefer. Bus ride is nice enough.

Poor but snappy

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bickerss says on Jun 30, 2007, 08:07:

have done it and the scenery is good. Recommend u take the little minivans - much faster.

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Gator says on Jun 30, 2007, 08:57:

Agree on the "mini" van. Faster but not as comfortable an an expresso, IMHO.

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njtea5 says on Jun 30, 2007, 11:40:

Flight is 45 minutes... I prefer to fly. But the Scenery is nice but Coffe County is noly 3 hours from Cali so go there once you get to Cali and safe yourself sometime.

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pedro says on Jun 30, 2007, 12:51:

Sure, no problem to bus it.

The countryside is worth seeing. If you only take one bus ride in Colombia, do this one. About 10 hours travel time. If you have the time, break it up with a stop in Manizales and then you have 5 5 hours. Do this trip during the daytime (at least the half between Cali and Manizales).

The flight is only 45 minutes, but to that you need to add on the airport trips in Cali (25 mins)and Medellin (50 mins) plus boarding time etc. The flight is definitely more comfortable, but you will get a better feel for Colombia if you bus through it.

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pedro says on Jun 30, 2007, 12:52:

The above post is meant to say 5 5 hours (5 plus 5). I thought I put the plus sign in there, let's see if it comes out this time?

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arfgoblue says on Jun 30, 2007, 13:04:

Don't forget that Satena flies to Olaya Herrera International Airport, which is right next to the bus terminal and a 5 minute taxi from Poblado. And since it is a turboprop, you catch a lot of scenery on the flight.

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mvefwd says on Jul 1, 2007, 10:33:

Anyone know the price of this flight?

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goin_south says on Jul 1, 2007, 13:40:

check on AeroRepublic, or Avianca; it has to be under $200 USD, I'm thinking.

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Man Tequila says on Jul 1, 2007, 14:39:

Just looking at a Canadian travel agency (www.travelcuts.ca), one could fly one way Calí to Medellin for C$130 (US $122) taxes in. Could probably get it for less in Colombia.

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BillBigD says on Jul 4, 2007, 09:16:

Thanks for all the help!

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