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

The cheapest way to get from Manizales to Cartago is to bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manizales to Cartago is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Manizales and Cartago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales and arriving at Cartago. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Manizales to Cartago?

The distance between Manizales and Cartago is 78 km. The road distance is 74.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Manizales to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $6 - $10.

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

The bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Cartago takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manizales to Cartago bus from?

Manizales to Cartago bus services, operated by Expreso Palmira, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales station.

Where does the Manizales to Cartago bus arrive?

Manizales to Cartago bus services, operated by Expreso Palmira, arrive at Cartago station.

Can I drive from Manizales to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Manizales to Cartago is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Manizales to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 182+ hotels available in Cartago.

Manizales to Cartago - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manizales to Cartago by bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Cartagobus
1h 23m
$6–10
Drive 74.5 km
1. Drive from Manizales to Cartagocar 74.5 km
1h 20m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manizales to Cartagotaxi 74.5 km
1h 20m
$28–35
Bus via Terminal de Transportes de Pereira
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 Cartagobus
2h 7m
$6–9

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Distance: 78.4 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

Expreso Palmira operates a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Cartago hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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