Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its comfort and friendly staff. The buses are described as new and luxurious, offering reclining seats for a relaxing journey. While some noted no lunch stop, others appreciated the onboard amenities like WiFi and food services. Overall, passengers found it to be a clean and safe travel option with attentive service from both drivers and attendants.
I think the ride is good. I had a comfortable seat with many adjustable highs good for napping. The wifi onboard works and cuts during the whole trip (of course, we are crossing a lot of mountains so it’s understandable) but I could enjoy my podcasts and a couple of YouTube videos with maps following my path. I did not use the bathroom so I can’t comment on that. Overall for the price I think it’s a fair service.
4 out of 5 stars
Shirley S.
One the plus side, we departed on time and the personal was very nice and comprehensive.
On the negative side, we arrived at Medellín 2 hours later than expected and when we were in the mountains, I thought that the bus was driving faster than it was supposed to.
2 out of 5 stars
Laurys M.
We enjoyed the Flota Occidental bus ride from Pereira to Medellin. It was a luxurious double-decked bus with a bus attendant that will take food orders. Bus seats could recline 160 degrees, comfy seats and spacious. Freshly made to order food were collected from a restaurant about 2 hours after departure. Very delicious meal & reasonably priced. Bus was on time, very clean, safe & experienced driver and a very dedicated bus attendant. We highly recommend Flota Occidental buses!
Based on 1922 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $35
According to customer reviews, there have been significant delays with the bus service. In addition, there was a serious accident caused by overspeeding and reckless driving, resulting in one passenger being taken to the hospital. These incidents have raised concerns about safety and punctuality.
Arauca Pereira Medellin recent customer reviews
There was nothing enjoyable about this journey. We were in a large van, no wifi or bathroom like we booked. No AC and it was miserable. We were made to sit in the front seat squished next to the driver who drove like a maniac, passing cars around corners, nearly crashing several times.
1 out of 5 stars
Lindsay K.
Had an accident because the driver was overspeeding and overtaking other cars. One girl had to be taken to the hospita. The driver didn’t even care about her or any of the other guests! An absolute disaster
1 out of 5 stars
Julian R.
The bus was one hour and thirty minutes late leaving the departure point. It arrived two and a half hours late behind schedule.
Based on 483 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Coomotor ticket prices on this trip start at $53
Based on 325 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Expreso Palmira ticket prices on this trip start at $40
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pereira to Medellin by bus
What is the travel distance from Pereira to Medellin?
The distance between Pereira and Medellin is around 161 km (100 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pereira to Medellin?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal De Transporte, in Pereira, and end it at Terminal del Norte, in Medellin.
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The cheapest trip from Pereira to Medellin was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $29
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pereira to Medellin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $29 to $32 for a bus ticket from Pereira to Medellin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-25.
Usually Expreso Brasilia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from Pereira to Medellin was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $29
