There are 5 ways to get from Salento to Melgar by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Armenia to Terminal de Transportes de Ibaguébus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Terminal de Girardotbus
6h 50m$24–30Drive 158.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Salento to Melgarcar 158.1 km
2h 48m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salento to Melgartaxi 158.1 km
2h 48m$140–180Bus via Terminal de Transportes de Armenia
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transportes de Ibaguébus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Terminal de Girardotbus
6h 52m$16–34Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Salento to Terminal de Transportes de Ibaguétaxi
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Terminal de Girardotbus
3h 37m$81–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salento to Melgar is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Salento to Melgar is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Salento to Melgar. However, there are services departing from Salento and arriving at Melgar via Armenia, Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué and Terminal de Girardot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Salento and Melgar is 185 km. The road distance is 158.1 km.
The best way to get from Salento to Melgar without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $24 - $30.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Salento to Melgar, including transfers.
Salento to Melgar bus services, operated by Expreso Cafetero, depart from Armenia station.
Salento to Melgar bus services, operated by Expreso Cafetero, arrive at Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salento to Melgar is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Salento to Melgar.
There are 887+ hotels available in Melgar.
What companies run services between Salento, Quindío, Colombia and Melgar, Tolima, Colombia?
You can take a bus from Salento to Melgar via Armenia, Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué, and Terminal de Girardot in around 6h 50m.
Bus from Armenia to Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 018000116222
- servicioalcliente@flotalamacarena.com
- Website
- flotalamacarena.com
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Terminal de Girardot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- flotalamacarena.com
- Phone
- 01-8000-910293
- calidad@coomotor.com.co
- Website
- coomotor.com.co
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- coomotor.com.co
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–17
- Schedules at
- expresopalmira.com.co
- Book at
- expresopalmira.com.co
- Phone
- +57 310 695 9595
- clientes@cootranshuila.com
- Website
- cootranshuila.com
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- cootranshuila.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $70–180
Radio Taxi Del Quindio
- Phone
- +57 606 733 3030
- Website
- facebook.com
Coomoquin
- Phone
- +57 312 296-8896
- Website
- coomoquin.com
Radio Taxi Del Quindio
- Phone
- +57 606 733 3030
- Website
- facebook.com
Coomoquin
- Phone
- +57 312 296-8896
- Website
- coomoquin.com
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