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How to get fromBocas Del Toro to Bastimentos Islandby bus, ferry, or busferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Bocas Del Toro to Bastimentos Island by bus, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Bus, Local Boat

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    1. Take the bus from Changuinola to Terminal de transportebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    2h 9m
    $11–15

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, Local Boat

    1. Take the bus from Changuinola to Terminal de transportebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Terminal de transporte to Bocas del Torobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Bastimentosferry ferry
    3h 18m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bocas Del Toro to Bastimentos Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Bocas Del Toro, Panama and Bastimentos Island, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Bocas Del Toro to Bastimentos Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de transporte, walk to Almirante, take the ferry to Bocas del Toro, then take the ferry to Bastimentos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Changuinola to Bastimentos via Terminal de transporte, Terminal de transporte, Bocas del Toro, and Bocas del Toro in around 3h 18m.

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