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How to get fromEl Salvador to Panama Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Salvador to Panama City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SAL - PTY
    5h 23m
    $243–453

  2. Bus via Paso Canoas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus bus
    40h 7m
    $101–107

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus San José – Panamá
    37h 22m
    $122–173

  4. Drive 1,636.2 km

    1. Drive from San Salvador to Panama Citycar car 1,636.2 km
    24h 56m
    $224–324

  5. Bus via Fernandez de Cordoba

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus San Salvador
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus Panamá / ...
    39h 57m
    $116–151

El Salvador to Panama City by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,233.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between El Salvador and Panama City, Panama?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Terminal Atlántico Norte and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 37h 22m.

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