How To Get From Salento to Medellin Best Way – You can go by bus, plane, rent a car and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Salento to Medellin?
The distance from Salento to Medellin is 245 kilometers. Click here to book online Medellin activities and day trips
The travel time by car from Salento to Medellin is around 5 hours. Read here how to get from Medellin to Salento the reverse way
What Is The Cheapest Way From Salento to Medellin?
The cheapest way from Salento to Medellin is by bus for $20 USD you can book online and it will take around 6 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Salento to Medellin?
The best way from Salento to Medellin is by plane for $40 USD and 50 minutes flight plus 1 hour and 15 minutes ride.
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WHERE TO STAY IN MEDELLIN
There are numerous hotels and B&B that you can choose from in Medellin. 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 in Medellin. The most popular areas are El Poblado and city center.
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HOW TO GET FROM SALENTO TO MEDELLIN
Flota Occidental Bus From Salento To Medellin (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Salento to Medellin is by bus. There are a few buses running during the day and at night time.
I would recommend you take the night bus for $20 USD from Salento to Medellin booking online if you are on a budget. The VIP bus is so comfortable and you will avoid paying for a night in a hostel but you will have a long wait at the Bus Terminal in Medellin.
FLOTA OCCIDENTAL BUS SCHEDULE FROM SALENTO TO MEDELLIN
The bus schedule from Salento to Medellin with Flota Occidental is running a few times per day 8 am, 9 30 am, 2 pm and 8 30 pm.
The travel time from Salento to Medellin by bus is around 6 hours. The bus fare from Salento to Medellin is around $18 USD you can book online to avoid the hassle.
Medellin Terminal Sur To El Poblado
You will arrive in Terminal Sur at Medellin near El Poblado area which is the most popular place for accommodation in Medellin. There are buses going to El Poblado for less than $1 USD or you can get Uber, InDriver and Cabify shared ride apps for $4-5 USD and 15 minutes.
SALENTO TO MEDELLIN BY PLANE (BEST WAY)
The best way from Salento to Medellin is by plane. There is no direct flight from Salento to Medellin. You will have to get to Pereira by bus from Salento plus taxi for 1 hour and 15 minutes or by private transfer from Salento to Pereira airport for 50 minutes and $30-40 USD.
The flight time from Pereira to Medellin is around 45 minutes. The flight ticket from Pereira to Medellin is around $30-50 USD.
You will have to transfer from Medellin airport to El Poblado and it will be a total of 4 hours when the bus it’s cheaper for 6 hours direct from Salento Bus Terminal to Terminal Sur in Medellin.
BEST WAY FROM SALENTO TO MEDELLIN SALENTO TO MEDELLIN BUS VS PLANE
The best way from Salento to Medellin is by bus for $20 USD if you are on a budget and you can book online. It will be around 6 hours travel time by bus!
The best way from Salento to Medellin is by plane for $30-50 USD per person plus the transfer from Salento to Pereira to the airports if you wish the fastest way. You will be avoiding 6 hours on the road but you will take around 4 hours if you go by taxi and plane from Salento to Medellin.
My favorite way will be by bus from Salento to Medellin for a couple of hours more you will be able to save a lot of money!
Happy Travels!
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.