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How to get fromDavid to El Caracolby busferry, ferry, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from David to El Caracol 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
    4h 45m
    $26

  2. Bus via Chiriquí

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiriquí to Terminal de transportebus bus Panama City
    6h 23m
    $4–11

  3. Drive 160 km

    1. Drive from David to El Caracolcar car 160 km
    3h 8m
    $22–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from David to El Caracoltaxi taxi 160 km
    3h 8m
    $35–45

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from David to Terminal de transportebus bus David
    7h 37m
    $20

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from David to Boquetebus bus David
    2. Take the taxi from Boquete to El Caracoltaxi taxi
    3h 43m
    $27–32

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from David to El Caracol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between David, Panama and El Caracol, Panama?

Tranceibosa Bocas del Toro operates a bus from Chiriquí to Terminal de transporte 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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