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How to Travel from

Panama City to San Jose

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tocumen International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$828.20

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Tocumen International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$955.61

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from Tocumen International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.57–$891.90

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Tocumen International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
12h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$1,210.44
Plane from Tocumen International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$828.20

Air Panama

Website:
airpanama.com/home.php
Plane from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to David
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$305.80

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Panama to San
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$140.16
Bus from Terminal Albrook to Quepos
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$114.67

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Alajuela to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$220.01
Bus from La Fortuna to Upala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$216.55
Bus from Paso Canoas to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$597.82
Bus from San José to Upala
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$315.62
Bus from Tamarindo to Upala
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$224.62

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from Panama to San
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$95.56
Bus from David Panama to Paso
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Transnorte de Upala

Phone:
+506 2673 0612
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transnorte-de-upala-s-a
Bus from San Jose to Upala
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.56–$14.02
Bus from Liberia to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.82–$5.22

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Terminal 7-10 to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$16.56

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Quepos to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$362.84

Transpisa

Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from La Fortuna to Upala
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.19–$7.64

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Panama City to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to San José is to bus which costs $86.96 - $152.17 and takes 23h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama City to San José?

The fastest way to get from Panama City to San José is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 33m and costs $543.48 - $978.26 .

How far is it from Panama City to San José?

The distance between Panama City and San José is 790 km. The road distance is 970.5 km.

How do I travel from Panama City to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Panama City to San José without a car is to bus which takes 23h 8m and costs $86.96 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Panama City to San José?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Panama City to San José, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Panama City to San José?

The best way to get from Panama City to San José is to bus which takes 23h 8m and costs $86.96 - $152.17 . There are no good options to train or fly between Panama City to San José.

What is the time difference between Panama City and San José?

San José is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 07:15 in Panama City and 06:15 in San José.

Can I drive from Panama City to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to San José is 971 km. It takes approximately 14h 36m to drive from Panama City to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 10+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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