What is the cheapest way to get from Guanacaste to Panama?

The cheapest way to get from Guanacaste to Panama is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 19h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guanacaste to Panama?

The fastest way to get from Guanacaste to Panama is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $750 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Guanacaste and Panama?

No, there is no direct bus from Guanacaste to Panama. However, there are services departing from Liberia and arriving at Terminal Albrook via Terminal Tica Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.

How far is it from Guanacaste to Panama?

The distance between Guanacaste and Panama is 747 km. The road distance is 938.3 km.

How do I travel from Guanacaste to Panama without a car?

The best way to get from Guanacaste to Panama without a car is to bus which takes 19h 9m and costs $65 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Guanacaste to Panama?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Guanacaste to Panama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guanacaste to Panama bus from?

Guanacaste to Panama bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Liberia station.

Where does the Guanacaste to Panama bus arrive?

Guanacaste to Panama bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

What is the time difference between Guanacaste and Panama?

Panama is 1h ahead of Guanacaste. It is currently 12:30 PM in Guanacaste and 1:30 PM in Panama.

Can I drive from Guanacaste to Panama?

Yes, the driving distance between Guanacaste to Panama is 938 km. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Guanacaste to Panama.

Where can I stay near Panama?

There are 886+ hotels available in Panama.

Guanacaste to Panama - 6 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Guanacaste to Panama by shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SJO - PTY
7h 31m
$764–975
Bus via Puntarenas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Jacóbus
3. Take the bus from Jaco Maxi Pali to Panamabus
20h 44m
$61–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liberia to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus Panamá / ...
19h 9m
$66–102
Drive 938.3 km
1. Drive from Liberia to Panama Citycar 938.3 km
14h 39m
$129–186
Shuttle to Managua Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle
2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane MGA - PTY
8h 43m
$571–841
Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Golfito, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
4. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus
5. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
9h 18m
$780–832

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 747.1 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Panama?

You can take a bus from Liberia to Fernandez de Cordoba via Central Autobusera Inteligente, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Albrook, and Albrook in around 19h 9m.

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