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How to get fromNew Orleans to Colónby plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Colón by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tocumen International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane MSY - PTY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    11h 24m
    $237–737

  2. Drive 4,866.1 km

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Colóncar car 4,866.1 km
    2d 20h
    $666–962

  3. Fly to Panama Pacific International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane MSY - BLB
    2. Take the bus from Panama City to Colónbus bus
    18h 17m
    $239–625

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,689 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Colón, Panama?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Colón. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Colón. Alternatively, you can drive from New Orleans to Colón in around 2d 20h.

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