Bus from Popayán to Cali
Bolivariano + Cootranar + local Pullman · ~3 hours via Pan-American Highway · US$6-11 · Multiple daily + CLO airport connection
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The Popayán → Cali return route is the standard transit for travelers ending their White City visit.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Bolivariano + Cootranar + local Pullmans ($6-11 USD, multiple daily).
Route details: Popayán to Cali
Travel time
3 h
Distance
140 km
Typical fare
$6 – $11 USD per person
Frequency
Multiple daily Pullmans every 30-60 min
First departure
Approx. 5:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 7:00 PM
Operators on this route
Bolivariano · Cootranar · Local Pullmans
Pickup at Popayán
Popayán central bus terminal
Drop-off at Cali
Terminal de Transportes de Cali — onward to CLO Alfonso Bonilla Aragón airport + Bogotá / Medellín overnight Pullmans
About the journey
The Popayán → Cali return is the standard transit for travelers ending their White City visit + heading to CLO Alfonso Bonilla Aragón international airport or onward to Bogotá / Medellín.
Travel tips for Popayán → Cali
- Frequent return service — minimal planning.
- Onward to CLO airport — taxi from Terminal de Transportes (~30 min, $10-20 USD).
- Onward to Bogotá — overnight cama Pullman from Cali (~9-10 h, $25-35 USD).
- Onward to Medellín — overnight cama Pullman (~9-10 h, $25-40 USD) or flight (~1 h, $40-100 USD).
- Cali salsa scene — many travelers spend 2-4 nights in Cali for salsa lessons + clubs.
- Currency: COP throughout.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Popayán to Cali?
**About 3 hours** — same as inverse direction.
How much is the bus from Popayán to Cali?
**COP 25,000-45,000 / US$6-11 per person**.
What time do Pullmans leave Popayán for Cali?
**Multiple daily — every 30-60 minutes during daytime** from 5 AM to 7 PM.
Can I make a same-day CLO international flight?
**Yes** — bus from Popayán (~3 h) + taxi to CLO Alfonso Bonilla Aragón airport (~30 min). Total ~3.5 hours.
Can I continue to Bogotá or Medellín same-day?
**Yes via overnight cama Pullman from Cali** — Bogotá ~9-10 h, Medellín ~9-10 h. Most travelers prefer flying for these long routes.
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