What is the cheapest way to get from Panama City to El Progreso?

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to El Progreso is to bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 41h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama City to El Progreso?

The fastest way to get from Panama City to El Progreso is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $290 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and El Progreso?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to El Progreso. However, there are services departing from Terminal Albrook and arriving at El Progreso via Terminal NicaBus, Managua Tica Bus and Terminal Metropolitana de Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 19m.

How far is it from Panama City to El Progreso?

The distance between Panama City and El Progreso is 1213 km. The road distance is 1704.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Panama City to El Progreso without a car is to bus which takes 41h 19m and costs $130 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Panama City to El Progreso?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Panama City to El Progreso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Panama City to El Progreso bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Panama City to El Progreso?

The best way to get from Panama City to El Progreso is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $290 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 41h 19m.

Where does the Panama City to El Progreso bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Panama City and El Progreso?

El Progreso is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 8:27 PM in Panama City and 7:27 PM in El Progreso.

Can I drive from Panama City to El Progreso?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to El Progreso is 1704 km. It takes approximately 25h 54m to drive from Panama City to El Progreso.

Where can I stay near El Progreso?

There are 13+ hotels available in El Progreso.

Panama City to El Progreso - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to El Progreso by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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 Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport
best
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane PTY - SAP
4h 57m
$293–538
Bus via Fernandez de Cordoba
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Managuabus
3. Take the bus from Managua Tica Bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus
45h 14m
$125–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus
3. Take the bus from Managua Tica Bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus
41h 19m
$135–181
Drive 1,704.5 km
1. Drive from Panama City to El Progresocar 1,704.5 km
25h 54m
$235–339
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Albrook - Panama to Fronterabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Peñas Blancasshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle
5. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesshuttle
36h 39m
$1,166
Fly to Palmerola Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Palmerola Airport (XPL)plane PTY - XPL
2. Take the bus from Comayagua to El Progresobus
8h 14m
$229–464

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) flights

25Weekly Planes

3h 5mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Panama City to El Progreso.

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Distance: 1,213.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and El Progreso, Honduras?

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Albrook to El Progreso via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal NicaBus, Managua, Managua Tica Bus, and Terminal Metropolitana de Buses in around 41h 19m.

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