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How to get fromDetroit to Panama Cityby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Panama City by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane DTW - PTY
    11h 2m
    $240–840

  2. Drive 6,373.7 km

    1. Drive from Detroit to Panama Citycar car 6,373.7 km
    3d 10h
    $872–1,260

  3. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane CLE - PTY
    13h 20m
    $276–939

  4. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane YYZ - PTY
    13h 8m
    $408–948

Detroit (DTW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,764.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Panama City, Panama?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 4 hours.

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