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There are 5 ways to get from Mexico City to David by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to David (DAV)plane plane MEX - DAV
    8h 4m
    $173–806

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Davidbus bus
    2d 12h
    $176–246

  3. Drive  2,711.1 km

    1. Drive from Mexico City to Davidcar car 2,711.1 km
    38h 24m
    $371–536

  4. Bus via Guatemala City

    1. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus bus
    2d 12h
    $176–250

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus
    4. Take the bus from San José to Davidbus bus
    2d 15h
    $228–296

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to David (DAV) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,183.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and David, Panama?

Copa Airlines and Aeroméxico fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to David (DAV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from República de Uruguay to David via Poniente 112, Mexico City Politécnico Station, Tapachula, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal Tica Bus in around 2d 12h.

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