There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Panama City by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane DFW - PTY
10h 44m$171–641Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
4d 20h$358–641Drive 4,572.8 km
- Drive from Dallas to Panama Citycar 4,572.8 km
2d 14h$626–904Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Austin, TX - UT Austinbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane AUS - PTY
11h 34m$228–757Fly from Dallas
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane DAL - PTY
9h 52m$184–694Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane IAH - PTY
12h 10m$571–874
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Panama City is to fly which costs $170 - $650 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Panama City is to fly which takes 9h 52m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Panama City. However, there are services departing from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Houston, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador and Terminal Tica Bus San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 20h.
The distance between Dallas and Panama City is 3271 km. The road distance is 4572.8 km.
The best way to get from Dallas to Panama City without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 20h and costs $350 - $650.
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Dallas to Panama City, including transfers.
Dallas to Panama City bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Panama City is to fly which takes 10h 44m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 4 days 20h.
Dallas to Panama City bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Panama City is 4573 km. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Dallas to Panama City.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Panama City, Panama?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., American Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 4d 20h.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Dallas to Tocumen International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Dallas to Tocumen International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Dallas to Tocumen International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Dallas to Tocumen International Airport via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dallas to Tocumen International Airport via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Dallas to Tocumen International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Dallas to Tocumen International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Austin, TX - UT Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- RedCoach
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