How to get fromLa Paz to Panamaby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from La Paz to Panama by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane LPB - PTY
7h 35m
$318–552
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
4. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry
5. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar
9d 23h
$1,036–1,117
Bus, ferry, drive via Lima
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Oltursa Lima Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
4. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry
5. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar
10d 1h
$1,119–1,212

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

23Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,122.5 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Panama?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Boliviana de Aviación, and two other airlines fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 3 times a day.

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