Card System and Pricing

Cívica Card: 10,000 COP refundable deposit at any station machine. Single ride pricing: 2,750 COP for short trips (1-5 stations), 3,250 COP for medium distance (6-12 stations), 3,650 COP maximum distance (full line traversal like Niquía to El Poblado). Load value at yellow machines with cash or card. Note that journeys to San Javier typically fall in the maximum distance category.

Line Configuration and Key Stops

Line A (blue): Niquía to El Poblado, primary north-south corridor serving Universidad, Parque Berrío (city center), and Poblado stations. Line B (orange): San Antonio to San Javier, east-west connection through downtown core. San Antonio serves as the central transfer hub between both lines.

Platform Navigation and Transfers

Platform signage in Spanish only: "Dirección El Poblado" indicates southbound Line A, "Dirección Niquía" northbound Line A. "Dirección San Javier" westbound Line B. At San Antonio transfer, follow overhead signs for line changes. Allow 3-5 minutes for transfers during peak hours (7-9am, 5-7pm).

Metrocable Integration

Acevedo Station (Line A): Free cable connection to Santo Domingo, then 4,200 COP continuation to Parque Arví. San Javier Station (Line B): Exit to Carrera 89, eight-minute uphill walk to Comuna 13 escalators. Metrocable operates same schedule as metro system.

Operating Hours

Monday-Friday: 4:30am-11:00pm

Saturday: 5:00am-11:00pm

Sunday/Holidays: 5:00am-10:00pm

Frequency: 3-4 minutes during peak, 7-10 minutes off-peak