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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Panama is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Panama is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $140 - $380.

How far is it from Costa Rica to Panama?

The distance between Costa Rica and Panama is 565 km. The road distance is 782.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Panama without a car is to bus which takes 15h 39m and costs $55 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Costa Rica to Panama, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Costa Rica to Panama?

The best way to get from Costa Rica to Panama is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $140 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Panama?

Panama is 1h ahead of Costa Rica. It is currently 6:44 PM in Costa Rica and 7:44 PM in Panama.

Can I drive from Costa Rica to Panama?

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

Where can I stay near Panama?

There are 848+ hotels available in Panama.

Costa Rica to Panama - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Panama by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Tocumen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SJO - PTY
4h 9m
$141–372
Fly to Golfito, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
2. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus
3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
5h 55m
$40–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus Panamá / ...
15h 39m
$59–89
Drive 782.8 km
1. Drive from San José to Panama Citycar 782.8 km
12h 58m
$108–155
Bus via Uvita
1. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Uvitabus by Costanera / ...
2. Take the bus from Uvita Bahia Ballena to Panamabus San Jose
18h 44m
$56–80

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

75Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Panama?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 2 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. Tica Bus also services this route once daily.

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