There are 4 ways to get from Manzanillo to Panama City by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from La Guayra to Sabanitasbus Colón
- Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus Panama
1h 57m$9–10Drive 116.5 km
- Drive from Manzanillo to Panama Citycar 116.5 km
1h 44m$16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manzanillo to Panama Citytaxi 116.5 km
1h 44m$35–45Taxi via Villa Zaita
- Take the taxi from Manzanillo to Villa Zaitataxi 110.5 km
1h 59m$33–39
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manzanillo to Panama City is to bus which costs $9 - $10 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Manzanillo to Panama City is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Manzanillo to Panama City. However, there are services departing from La Guayra and arriving at Panama City via Sabanitas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Manzanillo and Panama City is 120 km. The road distance is 116.5 km.
The best way to get from Manzanillo to Panama City without a car is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $9 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Manzanillo to Panama City, including transfers.
Manzanillo to Panama City bus services, operated by Panama Local Buses, depart from La Guayra station.
Manzanillo to Panama City bus services, operated by Panama Local Buses, arrive at Sabanitas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manzanillo to Panama City is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Manzanillo to Panama City.
There are 889+ hotels available in Panama City.
What companies run services between Manzanillo, Panama and Panama City, Panama?
You can take a vehicle from Manzanillo to Panama City via La Guayra and Sabanitas in around 1h 57m.
Bus from La Guayra to Sabanitas
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Phone
- +507 983 9091
- Website
- grantnt.com
Bus from Sabanitas to Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- grantnt.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- $30–45
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