There are 6 ways to get from Golfito (Station) to Bocas del Toro by bus, busferry, car, ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, bus and ferry
best- Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus 654
- Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
- Take the busferry from David to Bocas del Torobusferry
7h 52m$35–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus 654
- Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
- Take the bus from Chiriquí to Chiriquí Grandebus
- Take the bus from Chiriquí Grande to Bocas del Torobus
8h 41m$30–36Drive, Local Boat
- Drive from Golfito (Station) to Almirantecar
- Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry Almirante
5h 45m$40–56Fly from Golfito
- Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane GLF - BOC
5h 35m$240–700Bus, bus and ferry via Bocas del Toro
- Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus 654
- Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
- Take the busferry from David to Bocas del Torobusferry
12h 57m$35–36Drive to Puerto Jiménez Airport, fly
- Drive from Golfito (Station) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)car
- Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane PJM - BOC
5h 25m$424–620
Golfito (GLF) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golfito (Station) to Bocas del Toro is to bus which costs $30 - $40 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Golfito (Station) to Bocas del Toro is to drive and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $420 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Golfito (Station) to Bocas del Toro. However, there are services departing from Golfito and arriving at Bocas del Toro via Frontera and David. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Golfito (Station) and Bocas del Toro is 217 km.
The best way to get from Golfito (Station) to Bocas del Toro without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 7h 52m and costs $35 - $37.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Golfito (Station) to Bocas del Toro, including transfers.
Golfito (Station) to Bocas del Toro bus services, operated by Transgolfo, depart from Golfito station.
The best way to get from Golfito (Station) to Bocas del Toro is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 8h 41m.
There is no direct flight from Golfito Airport to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 35m and has one stopover.
Golfito (Station) to Bocas del Toro bus services, operated by Transgolfo, arrive at Paso Canoas station.
What companies run services between Golfito (Station), Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro, Panama?
SANSA and World Ticket fly from Golfito (GLF) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golfito to Bocas del Toro via Paso Canoas, Frontera, David, Chiriquí, and Chiriquí Grande in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Golfito to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
Flights from Golfito to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport via Puerto Jiménez Airport, San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Puerto Jiménez Airport to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Golfito to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
Flights from Puerto Jiménez Airport to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–850
Bus from Golfito to Paso Canoas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Golfito to Paso Canoas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Golfito to Paso Canoas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +507 314 6886
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transporte Panamá Chiriqui Frontera
Bus from Frontera to David
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–13
- Schedules at
- Transporte Panamá Chiriqui Frontera
Bus from Frontera to David
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–13
- Schedules at
- Transporte Panamá Chiriqui Frontera
Bus from Frontera to David
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–13
- Schedules at
- Transporte Panamá Chiriqui Frontera
- Phone
- +507 6030 8204
- [email protected]
- Website
- PanaBocas Express S.A
Busferry from David to Bocas del Toro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- PanaBocas Express S.A
Bus from Chiriquí Grande to Bocas del Toro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- PanaBocas Express S.A
- Phone
- +507 303 6326
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranceibosa Bocas del Toro
Bus from Chiriquí to Chiriquí Grande
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Schedules at
- Tranceibosa Bocas del Toro
- Child
- $3–4
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +507 786 6787
- [email protected]
- Website
- SERVIDCHANDA
Busferry from David to Bocas del Toro
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20
- Schedules at
- SERVIDCHANDA
Ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toro
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
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More Questions & Answers
Bocas del Toro is 1h ahead of Golfito (Station). It is currently 4:13 AM in Golfito (Station) and 5:13 AM in Bocas del Toro.
SANSA and World Ticket offer flights from Golfito Airport to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport Airport.
There are 250+ hotels available in Bocas del Toro.






