What is the cheapest way to get from Manizales to Cali?

The cheapest way to get from Manizales to Cali is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manizales to Cali?

The fastest way to get from Manizales to Cali is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Manizales and Cali?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales and arriving at Terminal de Transporte Cali. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Manizales to Cali?

The distance between Manizales and Cali is 256 km. The road distance is 252.8 km.

How do I travel from Manizales to Cali without a car?

The best way to get from Manizales to Cali without a car is to bus via Buga which takes 4h 37m and costs $19 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Manizales to Cali?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Manizales to Cali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manizales to Cali bus from?

Manizales to Cali bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales station.

Bus or fly from Manizales to Cali?

The best way to get from Manizales to Cali is to bus via Buga which takes 4h 37m and costs $19 - $26. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $440 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Manizales to Cali bus arrive?

Manizales to Cali bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, arrive at Buga station.

Can I drive from Manizales to Cali?

Yes, the driving distance between Manizales to Cali is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Manizales to Cali.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manizales to Cali?

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Where can I stay near Cali?

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Manizales to Cali - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manizales to Cali by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via Buga
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Bugabus
2. Take the bus from Buga to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
4h 37m
$19–26
Drive 252.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Manizales to Calicar 252.8 km
4h 10m
$14–20
Fly from Manizales
1. Fly from Manizales (MZL) to Cali (CLO)plane MZL - CLO
4h 47m
$215–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
5h
$18–20
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transporte Calibus Cali
5h 51m
$18–29
Bus to Pereira, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
2. Fly from Pereira (PEI) to Cali (CLO)plane PEI - CLO
7h 6m
$95–251
Bus, bus to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Manizales to Salaminabus
2. Take the bus from Salamina to Terminal del Surbus
3. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Cali (CLO)plane EOH - CLO
6h 50m
$442–2,256

Manizales (MZL) to Cali (CLO) flights

27Weekly Planes

4h 19mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.4 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Manizales, Colombia and Cali, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transporte Cali via Buga in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, Easyfly and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Manizales (MZL) to Cali (CLO) 4 times a day.

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