What is the cheapest way to get from Panama City to Cariari?

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Cariari is to bus via Paso Canoas which costs $45 - $55 and takes 18h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama City to Cariari?

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Cariari is to fly and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $180 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and Cariari?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to Cariari. However, there are services departing from Albrook - Panama and arriving at Cariari via Paso Canoas, Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe and Guápiles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

How far is it from Panama City to Cariari?

The distance between Panama City and Cariari is 673 km. The road distance is 828.3 km.

How do I travel from Panama City to Cariari without a car?

The best way to get from Panama City to Cariari without a car is to bus via Paso Canoas which takes 18h 42m and costs $45 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Panama City to Cariari?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Panama City to Cariari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Panama City to Cariari bus from?

Panama City to Cariari bus services, operated by Transporte Panamá Chiriqui Frontera, depart from Albrook - Panama station.

Where does the Panama City to Cariari bus arrive?

Panama City to Cariari bus services, operated by Transporte Panamá Chiriqui Frontera, arrive at Frontera station.

What is the time difference between Panama City and Cariari?

Cariari is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 3:35 AM in Panama City and 2:35 AM in Cariari.

Can I drive from Panama City to Cariari?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Cariari is 828 km. It takes approximately 13h 4m to drive from Panama City to Cariari.

Where can I stay near Cariari?

There are 46+ hotels available in Cariari.

Panama City to Cariari - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Panama City to Cariari by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly Tocumen International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PTY - SJO
2. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto - San José Lateral to Terminal TUASAbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal Guápilesbus
4. Take the bus from Guápiles to Cariaribus
8h 3m
$185–396
Bus via Paso Canoas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albrook - Panama to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to San Josébus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal Guápilesbus
18h 42m
$48–53
Drive 828.3 km
1. Drive from Panama City to Cariaricar 828.3 km
13h 4m
$114–164
Fly Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to Changuinola, bus, shuttle
1. Fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to Changuinola (CHX)plane PAC - CHX
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Puerto Viejo de Talamancabus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Guápilesshuttle
8h 48m
$457–519
Fly Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to David, bus, shuttle
1. Fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to David (DAV)plane PAC - DAV
2. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle
4. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal Guápilesbus
11h 18m
$966–1,168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal Guápilesbus San José
19h 5m
$62–98
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus San José – Panamá
2. Take the bus from Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe to Terminal Guápilesbus San José
19h 29m
$64–83

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 672.7 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Cariari, Limón, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Albrook - Panama to Cariari via Frontera, Paso Canoas, San José, Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribe, and Guápiles in around 18h 42m.

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