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 every 30 minutes, 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 $240 - $460 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Manizales to Cali bus arrive?

Manizales to Cali bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, arrive at Terminal Guadalajara de 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 - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 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 Terminal Guadalajara de Bugabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Guadalajara de 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
5h 2m
$243–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
5h
$18–28
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
5h 51m
$19–30
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 21m
$74–276

Manizales (MZL) to Cali (CLO) flights

27Weekly Planes

4h 19mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest 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 Terminal Guadalajara de 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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