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Is travel from Cali to Bogota safe?

I am an American living in Cali and I need to go to Bogota on some business and I was wondering if anybody knew how safe it is to take a bus from the terminal here in Cali to Bogota during the day and then return the next day during the day. I read an article pasted from this site about the surrounding areas here being surrounded by Guerilla. I just want to save a few bucks and also am sick of airports. Also, does anybody recomend a particular busline. Thanks.

By (Deleted user) on May 5, 2006, 14:02 in Friendly Talkzone.

Gator says on May 5, 2006, 14:46:

No Real Problem, stick to day light hours and it is a long trip. Lots of military patrols. Hope it is not foggy because crossing La Linea at 3.300 mtrs. is worth the trip. Take Expreso Palmira(there are other choices) and book one of the big S26 executive buses. Cost is around $40.000 pesos. This is the line Mrs. Gator's sisters use and have never had any problems. About 500 KM and 12/14 hours.

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juanalejo says on May 5, 2006, 14:52:

Trip Agree with above, but I doubt you can travel one day, work and come back the second day. You will be spending most if not all of your day just travelling between Cali and Bogotá.

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Gator says on May 5, 2006, 19:45:

Correct, Thanks Juanalejo

I missed the one day turn around part, ...during the day and then return the next day during the day." Not possible at least 12 hours travel each way

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