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How to get fromLos Angeles to Panama Cityby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Panama City by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane LAX - PTY
    10h 1m
    $446–651

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane BUR - PTY
    13h 30m
    $245–797

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus
    5d 7h
    $431–525

  4. Drive 6,068.7 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Panama Citycar car 6,068.7 km
    3d 5h
    $831–1,200

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane ONT - PTY
    13h 8m
    $272–915

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SAN - PTY
    12h 22m
    $258–819

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,893.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Panama City, Panama?

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Fernandez de Cordoba via Managua, Terminal NicaBus, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Albrook, and Albrook in around 5d 7h.

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