There are 5 ways to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen by bus, subway, 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 Gaillard to Hospital del Estebus S420
42 min$17–19Drive 30.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumencar 30.7 km
24 min$5–7Line 1 subway, line 2 subway
- Take the subway from 5 de Mayo to San Miguelitosubway 1
- Take the subway from San Miguelito to Hospital del Estesubway 2
49 min$18–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Balboa-BLB to Tocumen30.7 km
24 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumentaxi 30.7 km
24 min$24–29
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen. However, there are services departing from Gaillard and arriving at Hospital del Este via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
No, there is no direct train from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen. However, there are services departing from 5 de Mayo and arriving at Hospital del Este via San Miguelito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Balboa Airport (BLB) and Tocumen is 38 km. The road distance is 30.7 km.
The best way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen without a car is to bus which takes 42 min and costs $16 - $20.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen, including transfers.
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen bus services, operated by Mi Bus Panamá, depart from Gaillard station.
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen train services, operated by Metro De Panama, depart from 5 de Mayo station.
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen bus services, operated by Mi Bus Panamá, arrive at Hospital del Este station.
What companies run services between Balboa Airport (BLB), Panama and Tocumen, Panama?
Mi Bus Panamá operates a bus from Gaillard to Hospital del Este hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Hospital del Este via 5 de Mayo and San Miguelito in around 49 min.
- Phone
- +507 504 7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- elmetrodepanama.com
Subway from 5 de Mayo to San Miguelito
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.elmetrodepanama.com/
Subway from San Miguelito to Hospital del Este
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.elmetrodepanama.com/
- Phone
- 311
- Website
- mibus.com.pa
Bus from Gaillard to Hospital del Este
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mibus.com.pa/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Balboa-BLB to Tocumen
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $24–29
Piquera de Taxi Clayton
- Phone
- +507 317-0386
- Website
- panama24.org
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More Questions & Answers
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen train services, operated by Metro De Panama, arrive at San Miguelito station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen is 31 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Tocumen.
There are 854+ hotels available in Tocumen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Balboa Airport (BLB) and Tocumen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




