There are 4 ways to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Panama City to Sabanitasbus Panama
- Take the bus from Sabanitas to Portobelobus Colón
2h 28m$22–25Drive 98.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelocar 98.1 km
1h 21m$14–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Balboa-BLB to Portobelo98.1 km
1h 21mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelotaxi 98.1 km
1h 21m$45–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo. However, there are services departing from Panama City and arriving at Portobelo via Sabanitas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Balboa Airport (BLB) and Portobelo is 100 km. The road distance is 98.1 km.
The best way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $22 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo, including transfers.
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo bus services, operated by UTRACOLPA, depart from Panama City station.
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo bus services, operated by UTRACOLPA, arrive at Sabanitas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo.
There are 52+ hotels available in Portobelo.
What companies run services between Balboa Airport (BLB), Panama and Portobelo, Panama?
You can take a vehicle from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Portobelo via Panama City and Sabanitas in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- +507 983 9091
- Website
- grantnt.com
Bus from Panama City to Sabanitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- grantnt.com
Bus from Sabanitas to Portobelo
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Balboa-BLB to Portobelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Piquera de Taxi Clayton
- Phone
- +507 317-0386
- Website
- panama24.org
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Balboa Airport (BLB) and Portobelo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.