Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Jose Maria Cordova International Airport

Medellin, Colombia

Drop-off

Medellín Centro (Parque Berrío / San Diego area)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Combuses Aeropuerto – Centro Medellín (Metro Exposiciones / San Diego)

bus · 15-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Combuses Aeropuerto – Centro Medellín (Metro Exposiciones / San Diego)
Headway: 15-30
Backup: Combuses Aeropuerto – Centro Medellín (Nutibara / Parque Berrío) · 15-30m

Note

Direct airport bus operated by Combuses linking José María Córdova Airport with Medellín via the Túnel de Oriente, running 24 hours a day between the airport and the Exposiciones area/San Diego near central Medellín; electronic payment with Metro de Medellín Cívica card or QR is accepted and the route does not make intermediate stops in the city. Services typically depart every few minutes at busy times and up to around every 30 minutes in quieter periods. cite

Late arrivals

Medellin: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likemedellin airport busandmed to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Official Airport Taxi (Acoa Taxi Aeropuerto and others)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Licensed white airport taxis operate 24/7 from outside arrivals with fixed fares set by local authorities between the airport and Medellín, including central areas and El Poblado; recent guides and tourism information indicate a typical flat fare on the order of 90,000–110,000 COP including tolls. These taxis provide a direct door‑to‑door option to central Medellín in about 25–40 minutes via the Túnel de Oriente, depending on traffic. cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Combuses Aeropuerto – Centro Medellín (Nutibara / Parque Berrío)
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Official airport minibuses (busetas) operated by Combuses connect José María Córdova with central Medellín, stopping at Centro Comercial San Diego and the downtown area near Hotel Nutibara/Parque Berrío, which is next to the main metro hub. Typical frequency is about every 15 minutes during the day, with journey times of 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. cite

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.