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Panama City to Cartago

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12 h 48 min
834 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Panama City to Cartago

Composite routes from Panama City to Cartago

Cheapest
12 h 48 min
Car
834 km.
from $45
Other
12 h 48 min
Rideshare
834 km.
from $10.88
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
491 km.
from $301.85
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
491 km.
from $395.23
9 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
491 km.
from $687.09
5 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
491 km.
from $305.50
19 h 3 min
492 km.
from $83.09

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 Changuinola
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$331.28
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 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

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

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Orosí
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$264.93

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Río Segundo to Estación
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.66
Train from Estación Atlántico to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$1.66

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Panama City to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Cartago is to bus which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 18h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama City to Cartago?

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Cartago is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 19m and costs $315.22 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Panama and arriving at Cartago via Gimnasio Nacional and San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.

How far is it from Panama City to Cartago?

The distance between Panama City and Cartago is 607 km. The road distance is 778.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Panama City to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 18h 48m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Panama City to Cartago?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Panama City to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Panama City to Cartago bus from?

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

Where does the Panama City to Cartago bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Panama City and Cartago?

Cartago is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 07:14 in Panama City and 06:14 in Cartago.

Can I drive from Panama City to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Cartago is 779 km. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Panama City to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 412+ hotels available in Cartago. Prices start at $57.48 per night.
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