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How to get fromDavid to Bocas Del Toroby busferry, ferry, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from David to Bocas Del Toro by busferry, ferry, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus and ferry, Local Boat

    best
    1. Take the busferry from David to Bocas del Torobusferry bus ferry David
    2. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry Almirante
    6h 29m
    $27–31

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiriquí to Changuinolabus bus Panama City
    7h 3m
    $5–12

  3. Drive 183 km

    1. Drive from David to Changuinolacar car 183 km
    3h 30m
    $25–37

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from David to Changuinolataxi taxi 183 km
    3h 30m
    $40–50

  5. Bus via Terminal de transporte

    1. Take the bus from David to Terminal de transportebus bus David
    9h 17m
    $21–25

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from David to Boquetebus bus David
    2. Take the taxi from Boquete to Changuinolataxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $30–37

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from David to Bocas Del Toro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Tranceibosa Bocas del Toro operates a bus from Chiriquí to Changuinola 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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