What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Panama?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Panama is to car and fly which costs $100 - $410 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Panama?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Panama is to car and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $270 - $500.

How far is it from Quito to Panama?

The distance between Quito and Panama is 1092 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Panama without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Panama without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 8 days 11h and costs $850 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Panama?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Quito to Panama, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Panama?

There are 881+ hotels available in Panama.

Quito to Panama - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, taxi, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Panama by car, plane, bus, taxi, or ferry

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

Car, fly to Tocumen International Airport
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)UIO - PTY
4h 59m
$275–495
Car, fly to David
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to David (DAV)UIO - DAV
6h 35m
$103–409
Bus, taxi, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Sur
4. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagena
5. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobelo
6. Drive from Portobelo to Panama City
7d 19h
$1,218–1,260
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cúcuta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena
3. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobelo
4. Take the taxi from Portobelo to Panama City
8d 11h
$879–934

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 54mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,091.5 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Panama?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Panama. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Las Cumbres. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rumichaca, take the bus to Terminal Ipiales, walk to Ipiales, take the bus to Terminal de Transporte Cali, take the bus to Terminal del Sur, take the taxi to Medellín, take the taxi to Cartagena, drive to Cartagena, take the ferry to Portobelo, then drive to Panama City.

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