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How to get fromBakersfield to Panama Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Panama City by plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane BFL - PTY
    12h 11m
    $272–866

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    5d 11h
    $464–578

  3. Drive 6,240.9 km

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Panama Citycar car 6,240.9 km
    3d 7h
    $854–1,234

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,006.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Panama City, Panama?

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Westlake Ave & Wilshire Blvd, Union Ave & James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 5d 11h.

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