How to Travel from
San Jose to Panama City
by Route or Car
Four ways to Travel from San Jose to Panama City
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (6 858 km)
3 d 9 h 8 min
6858 km.
from $377
Other
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
10 h 52 min
5286 km.
from $455.60
Bus
5 d 4 h 36 min
5284 km.
from $779.04
Train, Plane (Train to Sacramento International Airport)
15 h 48 min
5286 km.
from $672.24
Transport providers
Airlines
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$829.20
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,084.33
Copa Airlines
Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,084.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
10h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$892.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,020.55
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,084.33
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$1,913.53
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$1,913.53
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
11h 9m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$510.27–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$586.82–$765.41
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
11h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$637.84–$829.20
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,084.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
10h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$892.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
10h 21m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,020.55
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,084.33
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
11h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$459.25–$1,658.39
Aeroméxico
Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tocumen
Ave. Duration:
11h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,084.33
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93
Bus operators
Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from San Jose to Panama
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$127.57
Groome Transportation
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.41–$70.16
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
Tica Bus
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.72–$51.03
Bus from San Jose to Panama
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$95.68
Buses USA Tours
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
Ave. Duration:
3d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$395.46–$472.00
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Panama City?
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Panama City is to BART and fly which costs $304.35 - $978.26 and takes 12h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Panama City?
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Panama City is to Caltrain and fly which takes 10h 52m and costs $260.87 - $706.52 .
Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Panama City?
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Panama City. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Panama via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 4h.
How far is it from San Jose to Panama City?
The distance between San Jose and Panama City is 5429 km. The road distance is 6844.4 km.
How do I travel from San Jose to Panama City without a car?
The best way to get from San Jose to Panama City without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 4h and costs $445.65 - $652.17 .
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Panama City?
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from San Jose to Panama City, including transfers.
Where do I catch the San Jose to Panama City bus from?
San Jose to Panama City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Bus or fly from San Jose to Panama City?
The best way to get from San Jose to Panama City is to bus which takes 5 days 4h and costs $445.65 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $293.48 - $815.22 and takes 12h 3m.
Where does the San Jose to Panama City bus arrive?
San Jose to Panama City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Panama City?
Panama City is 2h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 21:22 in San Jose and 23:22 in Panama City.
Can I drive from San Jose to Panama City?
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Panama City is 6844 km. It takes approximately 3 days 9h to drive from San Jose to Panama City.
Where can I stay near Panama City?
There are 603+ hotels available in Panama City. Prices start at $51.28 per night.
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