What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Panama City?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Panama City is to bus via Paso Canoas which costs $40 - $50 and takes 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Panama City?

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Panama City is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $390 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Rica and Panama City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Tica Bus San José and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus Panamá. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 10m.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Panama City?

The distance between Costa Rica and Panama City is 567 km. The road distance is 782.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Panama City without a car is to bus which takes 15h 40m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Costa Rica to Panama City?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Costa Rica to Panama City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Rica to Panama City bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Panama City?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Panama City is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Costa Rica to Panama City bus arrive?

Costa Rica to Panama City bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Terminal Tica Bus Panamá station.

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Panama City?

Panama City is 1h ahead of Costa Rica. It is currently 2:12 AM in Costa Rica and 3:12 AM in Panama City.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Panama City?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Panama City is 783 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Costa Rica to Panama City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Costa Rica to Panama City?

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Where can I stay near Panama City?

There are 890+ hotels available in Panama City.

Costa Rica to Panama City - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Costa Rica to Panama City by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SJO - PTY
4h 28m
$179–400
Bus via Paso Canoas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
2. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus Panama
16h
$41–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus Panamá / ...
15h 40m
$59–89
Drive 782.8 km
1. Drive from San José to Panama Citycar 782.8 km
12h 58m
$108–155
Bus to Changuinola, fly to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Terminal Sixaolabus
2. Fly from Changuinola (CHX) to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)plane CHX - PAC
5h 40m
$169–191
Fly Limón International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane LIO - PTY
4h 4m
$399–431
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus San José – Panamá
16h 10m
$55–80

Costa Rica to Panama City by bus

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16h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 566.5 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Panama City, Panama?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrook 4 times a day. Tickets cost $58–90 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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