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How to get fromBocas del Toro to Panama Cityby plane, bus, taxi, ferry, car, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to Panama City by plane, bus, taxi, ferry, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)plane plane BOC - PAC
    1h 10m
    $146–297

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bocas del Toro to Chiriquí Grandebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiriquí Grande to Panama Citybus bus Changuinola
    12h 50m
    $23–41

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bocas del Toro to Chiriquí Grandebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiriquí Grande to El Pradobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Prado to Sonátaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Soná to Panama Citybus bus
    11h 4m

  4. Local Boat, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry Almirante
    2. Drive from Almirante to Panama Citycar car
    9h 45m
    $86–126

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Bocas del Toro to Davidbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from David to Albrookbus bus Panama City
    11h 13m
    $35–42

Bocas del Toro to Panama City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305 km
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Bocas del Toro, Panama and Panama City, Panama?

Euroairlines, Air Panama, and Seven Four Eight Air Services fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bocas del Toro to Panama City via Chiriquí Grande in around 12h 50m.

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