Capital city in Bogotá Capital District, Colombia
Getting around Bogotá
How to get around Bogotá
TransMilenio buses and the TransMilenio feeder system cover the city but get crowded; Uber and DiDi are best for most visitors. Walk and cycle on car-free Sundays.
Ways to get around Bogotá
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| TransMilenio and SITP | About 3,500–4,000 COP | Tarjeta TuLlave card required; crowded at rush hour with pickpockets |
| Uber / DiDi | 12,000–25,000 COP for 5 km | Best choice at night and for Chapinero–Usaquén |
| Ciclovía | Free | Sundays and holidays: 120 km of streets close to cars |
| TransMiCable | About 3,500 COP | Ciudad Bolívar line has views |
Ride-hailing apps in Bogotá
A 5 km ride costs about $12,000–25,000 ($3.6–7.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Cheapest and most reliable; sit in front if asked to look like a friend |
| DiDi | Often cheaper than Uber; cash payment available |
| inDrive | Offer your own fare; useful at peak times |
| Cabify | Licensed taxis and cars, pricier but steady |
- Street taxis can be risky; order by Uber, DiDi or the Taxis Libres app, or use hotel taxis. Uber is technically unlicensed but widely used.
Arriving in Bogotá
El Dorado International (BOG)
Taxi to Chapinero or Usaquén 30,000–60,000 COP, 30–60 min; TransMilenio feeder buses cost about 3,500 COP; ride apps 20,000–40,000 COP.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not recommended: dense traffic, rain and altitude. Use TransMilenio or ride apps.
- Driving: on the right. Tourists can drive with a valid home licence during their permitted stay; an IDP helps at police checks.
- Onward travel in Colombia: Domestic flights (Avianca, LATAM, Wingo, JetSMART) are cheap and save long, winding bus rides; buses connect every city but are slow through the mountains.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bogotá?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, DiDi, inDrive, Cabify.
What's the best way to get around Bogotá?
TransMilenio buses and the TransMilenio feeder system cover the city but get crowded; Uber and DiDi are best for most visitors. Walk and cycle on car-free Sundays.
How do I get from the airport to Bogotá?
Taxi to Chapinero or Usaquén 30,000–60,000 COP, 30–60 min; TransMilenio feeder buses cost about 3,500 COP; ride apps 20,000–40,000 COP.
Is Bogotá walkable?
Walkable center.
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