There are 4 ways to get from McAllen to Panama City by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport
best- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane MFE - PTY
7h 31m$184–645Bus
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59bus
- Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
4d 21h$361–649Drive 3,775.5 km
- Drive from McAllen to Panama Citycar 3,775.5 km
2d 5h$517–746Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport
- Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane REX - PTY
9h 22m$211–792
Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Panama City is to fly which costs $180 - $650 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from McAllen to Panama City is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Panama City. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Houston, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador and Terminal Tica Bus San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 21h.
The distance between McAllen and Panama City is 2779 km. The road distance is 3775.5 km.
The best way to get from McAllen to Panama City without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 21h and costs $360 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from McAllen to Panama City, including transfers.
McAllen to Panama City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), depart from McAllen Central Station.
The best way to get from McAllen to Panama City is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $650 and takes 4 days 21h.
McAllen to Panama City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), arrive at Houston - Hillcroft & 59 station.
Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Panama City is 3775 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from McAllen to Panama City.
What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Panama City, Panama?
United Airlines, Delta, and Copa Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Houston - Hillcroft & 59, Houston, San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 4d 21h.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from General Lucio Blanco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from General Lucio Blanco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from General Lucio Blanco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Lucio Blanco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Mexico City, Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 213 368 1172
- [email protected]
- Website
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Houston to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 3d
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
- Phone
- +52 962 625 2435
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San José
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Tica Bus
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