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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane RDU - PTY
    8h 38m
    $172–644

  2. Drive  6,195 km

    1. Drive from Durham to Panama Citycar car 6,195 km
    3d 7h
    $736–1,064

  3. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane GSO - PTY
    11h 4m
    $206–692

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane CLT - PTY
    12h 48m
    $255–768

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,033 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Panama City, Panama?

Copa Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 3 times a day.

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