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

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $130 - $370.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Albrook and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Panama City to Costa Rica?

The distance between Panama City and Costa Rica is 567 km. The road distance is 782.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Panama City to Costa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $50 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Panama City to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Panama City to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Panama City to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $130 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 16h 30m.

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

Costa Rica is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 11:58 PM in Panama City and 10:58 PM in Costa Rica.

Can I drive from Panama City to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Costa Rica is 782 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Panama City to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 793+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Panama City to Costa Rica - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

Panama City to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Albrook station.

Q: Where does the Panama City to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Panama City to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

There are 4 ways to get from Panama City to Costa Rica 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
best
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)PTY - SJO
3h 54m
$134–370
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica BusPanamá
16h 30m
$50–80
Drive 782.4 km
1. Drive from Panama City to San José782.4 km
12h 49m
$107–155
Bus via Uvita
1. Take the bus from Panama to Uvita Bahia BallenaSan Jose
2. Take the bus from Uvita to Terminal TRACOPABy Costanera / ...
19h 41m
$55–77

Panama City to Costa Rica by bus

16Weekly Buses

16h 30mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.3 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 16h 30m. Tica Bus also services this route once daily.

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