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There are 3 ways to get from Panama City to Austin by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane PTY - AUS
    7h 37m
    $249–940

  2. Bus

    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 San Salvador to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Austinbus bus
    3d 18h
    $355–556

  3. Drive 2,646.2 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City to Austincar car 2,646.2 mi
    2d 11h
    $583–842

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,899.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Austin, TX, USA?

Copa Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Albrook to Austin via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, San Salvador, Tapachula, Politécnico, Paradero Politécnico, Poniente 112, and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 3d 18h.

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