Buses to San Cristóbal
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of San Cristóbal, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal to Cúcuta | Colombia | 34 km (21 mi) | about 51 min |
| San Cristóbal to El Vigía | Venezuela | 114 km (71 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| San Cristóbal to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 121 km (75 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| San Cristóbal to Floridablanca | Colombia | 122 km (76 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| San Cristóbal to Piedecuesta | Colombia | 125 km (77 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| San Cristóbal to Girón | Colombia | 129 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| San Cristóbal to Ocaña | Colombia | 134 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| San Cristóbal to Ejido | Venezuela | 140 km (87 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| San Cristóbal to San Carlos del Zulia | Venezuela | 141 km (88 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| San Cristóbal to Mérida | Venezuela | 148 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| San Cristóbal to Barrancabermeja | Colombia | 195 km (121 mi) | about 3 h 45 min |
| San Cristóbal to Alto Barinas | Venezuela | 240 km (149 mi) | about 4 h 33 min |
| San Cristóbal to Bogotá | Colombia | 406 km (252 mi) | about 7 h 32 min |
| San Cristóbal to Caracas | Venezuela | 661 km (411 mi) | about 12 h 7 min |
| San Cristóbal to Quito | Ecuador | 1,130 km (702 mi) | about 20 h 31 min |
| San Cristóbal to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 25 h 17 min |
| San Cristóbal to Cali | Colombia | 676 km (420 mi) | about 12 h 23 min |
| San Cristóbal to Medellín | Colombia | 405 km (252 mi) | about 7 h 31 min |
| San Cristóbal to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 327 km (203 mi) | about 6 h 7 min |
| San Cristóbal to Valencia | Venezuela | 536 km (333 mi) | about 9 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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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.