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How to get fromGuayaquil to El Empalmeby plane, bus, shuttle, car, busferry, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Guayaquil to El Empalme by plane, bus, shuttle, car, busferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle, drive

    best
    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GYE - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    4. Drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to El Empalmecar car
    7h 34m
    $332–926

  2. Fly to David, bus and ferry, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to David (DAV)plane plane GYE - DAV
    2. Take the busferry from David to Bocas del Torobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry
    12h 15m
    $143–561

  3. Fly to Limón International Airport, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane GYE - LIO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Manzanilloshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Manzanillo to El Empalmecar car
    8h 1m
    $144–501

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,801.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Guayaquil, Ecuador and El Empalme, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Guayaquil to El Empalme. However, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, walk to San José, take the shuttle to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, then drive to El Empalme. Alternatively, you can fly to David (DAV), take the taxi to David, take the vehicle to Bocas del Toro, walk to Bocas del Toro, take the ferry to Almirante, walk to Terminal de transporte, then take the bus to Changuinola.

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