There are 7 ways to get from Panama City to El Progreso by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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Fly to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport
best- Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane PTY - SAP
4h 54m$393–698Bus via Chinandega
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus
- Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Chinandegabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Cholutecabus Mga
- Take the bus from Choluteca to Tegucigalpabus
- Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to El Progresobus
42h 6m$122–177Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus
- Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to Aduana El Espinobus
- Drive from Aduana El Espino to Danlícar
- Take the bus from Danlí to Talangabus
- Take the bus from Talanga to Esquíasbus
- Drive from Esquías to El Progresocar
40h 32mDrive 1,704.5 km
- Drive from Panama City to El Progresocar 1,704.5 km
25h 55m$235–339Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Panama City to Terminal de transportebus
- Take the bus from Almirante to Puerto Viejo de Talamancabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to El Arenal
- Take a shuttle bus from El Arenal to San Juan del Sur
- Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Terminal Metropolitana de Buses
44h 24m$1,151–1,169Fly to Palmerola Airport, bus
- Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Palmerola Airport (XPL)plane PTY - XPL
- Take the bus from Comayagua to El Progresobus
8h 14m$237–462Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus Sjo
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus
2d 1h$153–233
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panama City to El Progreso is to bus via Chinandega which costs $120 - $180 and takes 42h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Panama City to El Progreso is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $390 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to El Progreso. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Albrook and arriving at El Progreso via Terminal NicaBus, Chinandega, Choluteca and Tegucigalpa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 6m.
The distance between Panama City and El Progreso is 1213 km. The road distance is 1704.5 km.
The best way to get from Panama City to El Progreso without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 44h 24m and costs $1,150 - $1,170.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Panama City to El Progreso, including transfers.
Panama City to El Progreso bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal de Albrook station.
The best way to get from Panama City to El Progreso is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $390 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Chinandega, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 42h 6m.
Panama City to El Progreso bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.
El Progreso is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 1:32 AM in Panama City and 12:32 AM in El Progreso.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Albrook to El Progreso via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal NicaBus, Chinandega, Choluteca, Choluteca, and Tegucigalpa in around 42h 6m.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to Palmerola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $58–90
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $60–90
Bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $58–90
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $60–90
Bus from Chinandega to Choluteca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $8–13
Bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $58–90
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $60–90
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCA
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $65–95
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to El Progreso is 1704 km. It takes approximately 25h 55m to drive from Panama City to El Progreso.
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