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Bogotá, Colombia

Getting around Bogotá

How to travel around Bogotá — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. TransMilenio

TransMilenio
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Bus rapid transit on dedicated lanes, the backbone of the city.

Watch outExtremely crowded at peak, and a known pickpocketing environment. Keep bags in front.

2. Uber and Cabify

Uber and Cabify
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App booking, and the standard local advice over hailing a street taxi.

Watch outStreet taxis hailed at random carry a real 'millionaire's ride' robbery risk.

3. Ciclovía

Ciclovía
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On Sundays and holidays 120 km of main roads close to cars entirely.

4. Funicular to Monserrate

Funicular to Monserrate
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Funicular and cable car up to the shrine above the city.

5. Walking La Candelaria

Walking La Candelaria
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The colonial centre is compact and best on foot by day.

Booking apps in Colombia

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Uber

Operates in Colombian cities, though its regulatory position has shifted repeatedly.

Cabify

Fixed-quote ride-hailing, common in Bogotá and Medellín.

Metro de Medellín

The metro and its cable-car lines, using the Cívica card.

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