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How to get fromEsmeraldas to Panama Cityby bus, plane, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Esmeraldas to Panama City by bus, plane, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, bus to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Tachina to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane UIO - PTY
    9h 46m
    $120–403

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Lago Agríobus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Dorada, Putumayo to Terminal del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagenataxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    5. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar car
    8d 2h
    $1,315–1,359

  3. Bus to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Mantabus bus
    2. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane MEC - PTY
    10h 30m
    $348–532

  4. Drive to La Florida Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to La Florida Airport (TCO)car car
    2. Fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane TCO - PTY
    10h 17m
    $160–656

  5. Bus, bus to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tachina to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane UIO - BLB
    8h 34m
    $289–966

  6. Drive to La Florida Airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to La Florida Airport (TCO)car car
    2. Fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane TCO - BLB
    8h 30m
    $259–419

  7. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Tulcánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    5. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar car
    8d 9h
    $828–924

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,416.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Esmeraldas, Ecuador and Panama City, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Esmeraldas to Panama City. However, you can take the bus to Santo Domingo de los Colorados, take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén, take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Amador. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lago Agrío, drive to La Dorada, Putumayo, take the bus to Terminal del Norte, walk to Caribe Cra.64 # 75b-400 Medellin, take the train to Parque Berrio Cra.52 #50-70 Medellin, walk to Medellín, take the taxi to Cartagena, drive to Cartagena, take the ferry to Portobelo, then drive to Panama City.

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