Rome2Rio

How to get fromPanama City to Ambergris Cayeby plane, bus, ferry, or shuttle

Find Transport to Ambergris Caye

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Panama City to Ambergris Caye by plane, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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 to John Greif Ii Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to John Greif Ii Airport (SPR)plane plane PTY - SPR
    6h 26m
    $699–1,352

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus Sjo
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Belize Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Belize City to Caribbean Sprinter Dock San Pedroferry ferry
    2d 16h
    $215–306

  3. Fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, ferry

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane PTY - BZE
    2. Take the ferry from Belize Terminal to San Pedro Terminalferry ferry
    7h 56m
    $443–986

  4. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemalabus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Belize Cityshuttle bus
    5. Take the ferry from Belize Terminal to San Pedro Terminalferry ferry
    2d 22h
    $257–417

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to John Greif Ii Airport (SPR) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Panama City to Ambergris Caye.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,379.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Ambergris Caye, Belize?

Copa Airlines, Tropic Air, and TAG Airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to John Greif Ii Airport (SPR) twice daily.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.