Bogotá to San Carlos by bus
San Carlos lies 827 km (514 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 1,008 km (627 mi) of road.
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| Bogotá | San Carlos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 7.7 million | 120,375 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in San Carlos are 1 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 15 h 5 min journey lands 16 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Carlos
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Bogotá to San Carlos
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Staying in San Carlos
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Common questions
How far is San Carlos from Bogotá?
827 km (514 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 1,008 km (627 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to San Carlos by bus?
About 15 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and San Carlos?
San Carlos is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in San Carlos?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.