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How to get fromGuatemala to Panamaby plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly La Aurora International Airport to Tocumen International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane GUA - PTY
    6h 7m
    $230–590

  2. Fly La Aurora International Airport to David

    cheapest
    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to David (DAV)plane plane GUA - DAV
    7h 51m
    $123–654

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    44h 20m
    $136–194

  4. Drive  1,865.9 km

    1. Drive from Guatemala City to Panama Citycar car 1,865.9 km
    28h 22m
    $256–369

  5. Taxi, shuttle to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Jutiapa to San Cristobal Fronterataxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Ana to El Salvador International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SAL - PTY
    8h 36m
    $452–788

  6. Bus via San José

    1. Take the bus from Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal de Albrookbus bus
    44h 23m
    $141–214

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,389.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Guatemala and Panama?

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 to Fernandez de Cordoba via Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San José, Terminal Tica Bus Panamá, and Albrook in around 44h 20m.

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