What is the distance between Cartagena and Cali?

Cartagena and Cali are 785 km (487 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cartagena to Cali?

Buses departing from Terminal de Cartagena in Cartagena will take you to Terminal Cali in Cali.

Bus from Cartagena to Cali starting at $118 | Compare & Save up to 14%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cartagena to Cali on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Expreso Brasilia + Bolivariano	Bus	7:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	1d 10h	6:00am	Terminal Cali	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	23h 30m	7:30am	Terminal Cali	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	1d	8:00am	Terminal Cali	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	7:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	1d	7:55pm	Terminal Cali	No tags
Rapido Ochoa + Expreso Palmira	Bus	8:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	23h 25m	7:55pm	Terminal Cali	No tags

Get from Cartagena to Cali

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d Average Duration

781 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cartagena and Cali?

Stops in Cartagena

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Terminal de Cartagena
Tv. 57 #24-236, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
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Stops in Cali

A
Terminal Cali
Vías Internas Terminal, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Copetran

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Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Berlinas del Fonce

4/5165 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.3

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5201 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

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Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5625 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.5

Unitransco

3/5737 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cartagena, CO to Cali by bus

What is the distance between Cartagena and Cali?
Cartagena and Cali are 785 km (487 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cartagena to Cali?
Buses departing from Terminal de Cartagena in Cartagena will take you to Terminal Cali in Cali.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$119

11-23

$118

Today

$119

11-25

$119

11-26

$119

11-27

$119

11-28

$119

11-29

$119

The cheapest trip from Cartagena, CO to Cali was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $118

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cartagena, CO to Cali, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $118 to $119 for a bus ticket from Cartagena, CO to Cali based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-25.