Bucaramanga Getting Around

Getting Around

By bus There are many public and private transportation companies that offer bus services and cover almost all of the metropolitan area (Bucaramanga, Girón, Floridablanca and Piedecuesta). It's a cheap and a rather safe way (ticket costs around US$ 0.45, but it will cost more depending on the bus, the route and the day) to travel around Bucaramanga, and they offer nice and clean vehicles that you will feel comfortable with. If you dislike loud music a lot this transportation option could be a problem for you, since most of the drivers enjoy putting their music very loud, but this doesn't happen in most cases. As stated above, foreigners should not take buses if they are traveling alone, especially to some 'hot' (dangerous because of the conflict) places like Villavicencio and Barrancabermeja, and are advised to use air services instead. The road that links Bogotá with Bucaramanga is safe, and you can freely travel on this road or take buses with no concern. This road also offers some excellent spots worth checking out, like the Chicamocha Canyon, the town of San Gil and Barichara, among others. By taxi This is by far the best way to travel around if you don't mind spending a bit more for transportation. The cabs here are very clean, safe and they will take you to anywhere you want.