How To Get From Bogota to Salento Best Way – You can go by bus, car and by plane.
What Is The Distance From Bogota to Salento?
The distance from Bogota to Salento is 296 kilometers and the drive is around 6 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare is around $220 USD you can book online. Read here how to get from Salento to Bogota the reverse way and a comparison Bogota vs Medellin
What Is The Cheapest Way From Bogota to Salento?
The cheapest way from Bogota to Salento is by bus for $20 USD you can book online and it will take 9 hours since you have to transfer a bus in Pereira or Armenia going to Salento.
What Is The Best Way From Bogota to Salento?
The best way from Bogota to Salento is by plane for $50 USD you can book online and it will take 2 hours 1 hour by plane plus 50 minutes taxi.
Read here 3 Day Salento Itinerary, how to get from Pereira to Salento, Bogota to Ibague and Medellin to Salento
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HOW TO GET FROM BOGOTA TO SALENTO
BY PLANE FROM BOGOTA TO SALENTO (BEST WAY)
The best way from Bogota to Salento is by plane and it will take 1 hour plus 50 minutes taxi ride from Pereira Airport to Salento or from Armenia Airport too.
The flight ticket from Bogota to Armenia is around $50 USD you can book online plus $30 USD taxi ride from Pereira or Armenia to Salento.
Bus From Bogota to Salento (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Bogota to Salento is by bus. There are a few options during the day and at night.
I would recommend you take the night bus for $20 USD from Bogota to Armenia (you can book online) so comfortable and you will avoid paying for a night in a hostel.
Read here how to get from Bogota to Armenia and from Bogota to Pereira
BUS SCHEDULE FROM BOGOTA TO SALENTO
The bus schedule from Bogota to Armenia or Pereira is running a few times per day. The travel time from Bogota to Armenia by bus is around 7 hours and 30 minutes.
The bus fare from Bogota to Armenia is around $18 USD. You can book online to avoid the hassle.
BUS FROM ARMENIA TO SALENTO
The bus from Armenia to Salento will take 50 minutes and it will cost $2 USD.
BUS FROM PEREIRA TO SALENTO
The bus from Pereira to Salento will take 1 hour and it will cost $2.5 USD.
BEST WAY FROM BOGOTA TO SALENTO BUS VS FLIGHT
The best way from Bogota to Armenia is by bus for $20 USD (book online here) if you are on a budget. But it will be 10 hours of travel time. You will save half of the price with the airplane and you will avoid paying for a night in a hotel.
The best way from Bogota to Armenia is by plane for $50 USD you can book online plus taxi $30 USD and it will take 2 hours.
WHERE TO STAY IN SALENTO
We stayed at Casa La Eliana and we can totally recommend for you guys (you can also contact them at +573146605987 by WhatsApp). We enjoyed a quiet place, and great internet and Han loved it playing with their kid so much. Jesus and Alejandra will make you feel at home. If you like Indian food? You can enjoy curry for dinner at Casa La Eliana in Salento, so delicious!
There are numerous hotels and B&B that you can choose from in Salento. 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 Salento.
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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 to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.