How To Get From Bogota to San Gil Best Way – You can go by bus, car and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Bogota to San Gil?
The distance from Bogota to San Gil is 300 kilometers. Click here to book online Bogota activities and day tours
The travel time by car from Bogota to San Gil is around 6 hours. Read here how to get from San Gil to Bogota the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Bogota to San Gil?
The cheapest and best way from Bogota to San Gil is by bus for $16 USD you can book online. The bus travel time from Bogota to San Gil is around 7 hours.
You can also rent a car in Colombia and get a private transfer.
Read here how to get from Bucaramanga to Barichara, Bucaramanga to San Gil and San Gil to Barichara
SIM CARD AT BOGOTA AIRPORT
I wouldn’t recommend you buy a sim card at Bogota airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Bogota. Read here Colombia sim card for tourist and best Colombia eSim
You can find the cheapest Colombia eSim with Airalo Colombia eSim prepaid for $8 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days. For $15 USD with 2 GB data valid for 15 days. For $21 USD with 3 GB data and for $32 USD with 5 GB data valid for 30 days. (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%).
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WHERE TO STAY IN SAN GIL
We stayed at Macondo Hostel where you can enjoy a small pool and beautiful common areas. You will find private rooms with bathrooms for affordable prices. The Wifi connection is great to work online if needed.
Macondo Hostel will help you to organize activities and transportation. And you will find entertainment with Tacos Night a Mexican chef bringing the best tacos in San Gil. And Tejo Night where you will be to play the most popular Colombian game.
There are numerous hotels and B&B that you can choose from in San Gil. Accommodation prices can take you around $10-12 USD if you sleep in a dorm. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $40-60 USD and for more than $100 USD you will find luxury accommodation.
BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE
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How To Get From Bogota to San Gil
Bus From Bogota to San Gil (Best Way)
The best way from Bogota to San Gil is by bus you can book online. There are direct buses running during the day and at night from Bogota to San Gil.
Copetran Bus Schedule From Bogota to San Gil
The bus schedule from Bogota to San Gil is running every 1-2 hours available 24/7. You can get a bus from Bogota to San Gil with Copetran at the Terminal in San Gil. Check here Copetran Bus schedule and prices!
The bus travel time from Bogota to San Gil is around 7 hours. The bus fare from Bogota to San Gil is $16 USD and you can booking online or you can buy the ticket at the ticket counter.
You can get the night buses leaving Bogota from Terminal Salitre (check the exact location in Google Maps) at 8 55 pm and 10 15 pm and get to San Gil (check the exact location in Google Maps) at 4 am and 5 am avoiding to pay one night of accommodation.
MORE BUSES FROM BOGOTA TO SAN GIL
You can also get Omega and Autoboy. Bus prices are similar and they are running less often than Copetran Bus.
CAR RENTAL AT BOGOTA
There are many options for renting a car in Bogota. It’s the most convenient option if you are planning to visit places around Barichara, Bucaramanga and Santander area on the way to San Gil. There are a few agencies like Hertz and Avis available at the airport. Prices are around $30-40 USD per day depending on how long are you renting.
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BEST WAY FROM BOGOTA TO SAN GIL
The best way from Bogota to San Gil is by night bus for $16 USD you can book online. You will save one night of accommodation.
The best way from Bogota to San Gil is by car if you like the adventure and you are traveling in a group or with so much luggage.
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