How To Get From Salento to Pereira – You can go by bus, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Salento to Pereira?
The distance from Salento to Pereira is 36 kilometers. Click here to book online Salento activities and day trips
The travel time by taxi from Salento to Pereira is around 50 minutes. The taxi fare from Salento to Pereira is around $30 USD. Read here how to get from Pereira to Salento the reverse way and Medellin vs Bogota
What Is The Cheapest Way From Salento to Pereira?
The cheapest way from Salento to Pereira is by bus for 11K COP which is around $2.5 USD. The bus travel time from Salento to Pereira with Expreso Alcala is around 1 hour. The price and travel time are the same if you go from Pereira to Salento the reverse way as we did too. Read here how to get from Salento to Medellin
What Is The Best Way From Salento to Pereira?
The best way from Salento to Pereira is by taxi for $30-35 USD you can book online direct from your hotel in Pereira in less than an hour.
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WHERE TO STAY IN PEREIRA
There are numerous hotels and B&B starting from $10-20 USD if you sleep in a dorm and in a cheap hotel. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $40-60 USD and for more than $100 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Pereira.
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HOW TO GET FROM SALENTO TO PEREIRA
Bus From Salento to Pereira (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Salento to Pereira is by bus. There is only one bus company: Expreso Alcala going from Salento to Pereira everyday leaving from Pereira Terminal.
EXPRESO ALCALA BUS SCHEDULE FROM SALENTO TO PEREIRA
The Expreso Alcala bus schedule from Salento to Pereira is starting from 6 30 am to 7 30 pm. The travel time from Salento to Pereira by bus is around 1 hour to get to Pereira Bus Terminal.
The bus fare from Salento to Pereira is 9700 COP which is around $2.5 USD. You can buy the ticket at the ticket counter or inside the bus and you can’t book online with Expreso Alcala.
TAXI FROM SLAENTO TO PEREIRA
If you go from Salento to Pereira by taxi is the most comfortable way. The travel time by taxi from Salento to Pereira is around 50 minutes depending on the traffic leaving Pereira. Cartagena vs Medellin
The taxi fare from Salento to Pereira is around $30 USD. It will be hard to get cheaper than this but taxi drivers are usually asking around $30-35 USD.
Uber and Cabify and similar apps will be hard to get accepted for long distance from Salento to Pereira but for the other places in Colombia like Cartagena and Medellin Cabify and InDriver where working great for short and long distances.
CAR RENTAL AT SALENTO AND PEREIRA
There are many options for renting a car in Pereira. Renting a car is the most convenient option if you are planning to visit places on the way to Pereira and Salento, moving around or you are traveling in a group or with so much luggage. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis available. Prices are around $30-40 USD per day depending on how long are you renting.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SALENTO TO PEREIRA
Hotel transfers are convenient but can be expensive. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $30-40 USD!
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BEST WAY FROM SALENTO TO PEREIRA
The best way from Salento to Pereira is by bus if you are on a budget for $2.5 USD per person and 1 hour travel time. You will get to Pereira Bus Terminal which is 3-4 kilometers outside city center. You can get a taxi or a local bus if you are staying in city center.
The best way from Salento to Pereira is by bus if you prefer comfort is going by taxi for $30 USD and less than 1 hour travel time avoiding going to Pereira Bus Terminal and direct to your accommodation you can book online.
BEST TIME TO VISIT IN PEREIRA
You can go to Pereira any time of the year. The months of December to February are the best time to visit Pereira because is the sunniest and the peak season. October to November is the months ideal for those working with a budget, because it is considered the low season in the country.
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ATMS AND CASH IN COLOMBIA
The official currency of Colombia is called Colombian Peso (COP). And $1 USD=5000 COP. ATMs are available and it is also advisable to withdraw as much as you can because of fees for foreign cars. The maximum amount that you can withdraw will be around 600K-1200K COP depending on the bank. Click here to check the exact change rate.
Bank Fees For Foreign Cards In Colombia
Most of the banks in Bogota and Colombia will charge fees for foreign cards in Colombia. Check the list below with the exact fees for foreign cards in Colombia and how much money are you allowed to withdraw in Colombia with every bank. There are many ATMs in Pereira and an exchange currency office if you need them.
| Bank | Amount Allowed And Fees |
| Colpatria | 900K COP Withdraw And No Fees |
| Pichincha | 800K COP Withdraw And No Fees |
| Banco Caja Social | 700K COP Withdraw And No Fees |
| BBVA | 300K COP Withdraw And No Fees |
| CorpBanco | 400K COP Withdraw And No Fees |
| Davidienda | 400K COP Withdraw And No Fees |
| Citibank | 1200K COP Withdraw And 15k COP Fees |
| Bancolombia | 900K COP Withdraw And 15k COP Fees |
| ATH | 400K COP Withdraw And 10k COP Fees |
| Servibanca | 750K COP Withdraw And 15k COP Fees |
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