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Panama City to San Jose

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Car
14 h 39 min
970 km.
from $53
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Six ways to Travel from Panama City to San Jose

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Cheapest
By car (970 km)
14 h 39 min
970 km.
from $53
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Rideshare
14 h 39 min
970 km.
from $12.65
Bus, Plane (Fly Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to David)
7 h 53 min
510 km.
from $685.76
Bus, Plane (Fly Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to Changuinola)
5 h 28 min
510 km.
from $304.03
Bus via Penonomé
17 h 25 min
510 km.
from $81.24

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$344.02

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

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
Plane from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to Changuinola
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$331.28

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 Penonomé to San
Ave. Duration:
14h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$114.67

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Paso Canoas to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$597.82

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
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

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from Cahuita to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19

Union de Transportistas Penonome

Phone:
+507 303-6466
Bus from Panama Albrook to Penonomé
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.05

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 $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 17h 10m.

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 which takes 3h 55m and costs $163.04 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and San José?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Panama and arriving at San Jose. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct flight between Panama City and San José?

Yes, there are direct flights between Panama City and San José; these take 1h 15m and cost $119.57 - $500 .

How far is it from Panama City to San José?

The distance between Panama City and San José is 586 km. The road distance is 786.9 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 17h 10m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Panama City to San José, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Panama City to San José bus from?

Panama City to San José bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Panama station.

Bus or fly from Panama City to San José?

The best way to get from Panama City to San José is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $152.17 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Panama City to San José bus arrive?

Panama City to San José bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at San Jose station.

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

San José is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 08:59 in Panama City and 07:59 in San José.

Can I drive from Panama City to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to San José is 787 km. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Panama City to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 634+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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