Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Colón

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Colón by plane, shuttle, car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, shuttle

    best
    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 25m
    $237–787

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Panama Pacific International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Terminal de Albrook to Colónbus bus
    25h 23m
    $208–875

  3. Drive  4,863.9 km

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Colóncar car 4,863.9 km
    2d 19h
    $578–835

  4. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane GPT - PTY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    12h 43m
    $276–760

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from New Orleans to Colón.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,689 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

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 19h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Panama

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides