Taxis are a popular option in Medellin providing a quick, convenient, and relatively inexpensive way to travel around. Taxis can be found outside popular tourist attractions, shopping malls, and hotels or ordered over the phone. The rates are reasonable and a common route from Laureles to El Poblado depending on traffic conditions takes about 20 minutes and costs around COP$16,000.

The public transportation system in Medellin is one of the city’s greatest features as it has built a bridge between the slum-like outer edges of the city connecting them to the wealthier parts within its valley. There are buses, a busy metro system, escalators, and cable cars to choose from. The metro system is the city’s premier public transportation system which runs north to south, Niquia is the northernmost stop and La Estrella is the southernmost stop. The system covers 26 miles and boasts 65 stations covering a wide area of the city and making it easy to reach key attractions and neighborhoods. There are two lines; Line A runs from Niquia to La Estrella (north to south), and Line B runs from San Antonio to San Javier (downtown to west).

The metro in Medellin is quick and convenient and a single ticket will cost around COP$2,400, it is advised to buy multiple tickets as the stations are busy and lines are long. The Metro operates M-F from 4:30 am until 11:00 pm, while on weekends and holidays, it operates slightly shorter hours from 5:00 am until 10:00 pm. The Metroplus joins the network and has separate lanes on many roads. The metro stations across the city display user-friendly maps.

Walking around certain parts of the city is possible. However, the city of Medellin is surrounded by steep mountains where different neighborhoods and attractions are located, getting to these can be a challenge on foot. The city center has accommodations, restaurants, bars, and clubs that are located within walking distance of each other. In the Laureles neighborhood just a few blocks away from the infamous La 70 there is a local street brimming with clubs, bars, restaurants, and food stands. You can take a taxi to anywhere in the city and then go about on foot from there to explore. Take a walk down Junin, the famous and historic pedestrian street in Medellin. There are free walking tours offered in Medellin, a four-hour walking tour can be taken through the main sights in town while you learn the layout and history of the city at the same time.

There are some parts of the city where it is safe and convenient to ride a bike around to explore certain neighborhoods or sights. The city of Medellin is huge and the traffic within the city limits can be intense. In the suburban neighborhoods like Laureles along La 70 there are bike lanes that make it a breeze to ride around. In fact, the city boasts over 62 miles of bike paths to explore, just remember that cyclists share the road with pedestrians and don’t always have the right of way, especially when it comes to vehicles. Other recommended routes include the Las Palmas viewpoint - Alto de Palmas loop, and the Museo de Antioquia - Plaza Botero loop. Every Sunday from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm, Avenida Poblado is closed to cars and reserved for cyclists, runners, and pedestrians. There are also plenty of mountains in Medellin for mountain biking enthusiasts to take a stab at! This can be quite the challenge but is possible.

The bus rapid transit system in Medellin services the entire city, offering an affordable and convenient way to get around. The bus system offers a network of routes connecting different neighborhoods and attractions. It is known as the Metroplus system and fares cost around COP#2,000, there are different fares and ticket options such as instant tickets, daily tickets, and period tickets. Bus schedules are available through the Medellin Tourism Board website or the Metroplus website.

Metrocalbe is the cable car system that runs in Medellin, there are two basic routes, Line J which begins at San Javier Station on Metro Line B and travels uphill to La Aurora, Line L does not serve communal areas, it is a tourist-oriented line connected to Arvi Park. The cable car system offers passengers an easier way to access the neighborhoods perched on the steep mountainsides that surround the city. Travelers get to enjoy a bird's eye view for around COP$3,000 for a one-way ride.