Has anyone gone from bogota to lima by bus? do they know of any prices or time estimates for the journey? thnx

Question

the only company i have found is www.grupo-ormeno.com, and i suspect its the only one online since my search has been quite extensive. has anyone used them or other offline bus services?

Answer 1

I agree with the first answer. And, you might as well get used to the idea of being robbed, Gringo. You are a target for para-military, guerrillas, and just about anyone else.

And, the soldiers may get on the bus and take you off to who-knows-where under suspicion of being involved or otherwise a supporter of the guerrillas, para-military forces, drug lords, etc.

By all means, fly instead and spend your time and money in day trips in and from the larger, safer cities.

Answer 2

I've never done that trip, but I've been on the Pan-American highway in southern Colombia.  Anyone who travels that route by bus is crazy.  The bus drivers are suicidal maniacs and drive like it .  Fly instead!