There are 5 ways to get from Arizona to Panama City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Phoenix
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane PHX - PTY
11h 5m$200–690Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
5d 17h$475–622Drive 5,469.2 km
- Drive from Phoenix to Panama Citycar 5,469.2 km
2d 23h$749–1,081Fly from Tucson
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane TUS - PTY
12h 48m$248–888Bus via San Salvador
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
5d 18h$487–678
Phoenix (PHX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Panama City is to fly which costs $200 - $700 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Panama City is to fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Panama City. However, there are services departing from Buckeye Rd & Central Av and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Phoenix Bus Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua and Terminal Tica Bus San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 17h.
The distance between Arizona and Panama City is 4333 km. The road distance is 5469.2 km.
The best way to get from Arizona to Panama City without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 17h and costs $470 - $650.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Arizona to Panama City, including transfers.
Arizona to Panama City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Arizona to Panama City is to fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $650 and takes 5 days 17h.
Arizona to Panama City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Panama City is 2h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 3:34 PM in Arizona and 5:34 PM in Panama City.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Panama City, Panama?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via 24th St PHX Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 5d 17h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Tucson to Tocumen International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Tucson to Tocumen International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Tucson to Tocumen International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Tucson to Tocumen International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Tucson to Tocumen International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Panama City is 5469 km. It takes approximately 2 days 23h to drive from Arizona to Panama City.
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