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

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Cartago is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 17h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Cartago is to fly and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $180 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Albrook and arriving at Cartago via Cementerio Obrero and Terminal Cartago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

How far is it from Panama City to Cartago?

The distance between Panama City and Cartago is 689 km. The road distance is 762.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Panama City to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 17h 1m and costs $60 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Panama City to Cartago, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Panama City and Cartago?

Cartago is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 6:49 PM in Panama City and 5:49 PM in Cartago.

Can I drive from Panama City to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Cartago is 762 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Panama City to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 528+ hotels available in Cartago.

Panama City to Cartago - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

Q: Where do I catch the Panama City to Cartago bus from?

Panama City to Cartago bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal de Albrook station.

Q: Where does the Panama City to Cartago bus arrive?

Panama City to Cartago bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to Cartago 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 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cartago to Cartagobus
6h 45m
$182–492
Bus via Fernandez de Cordoba
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
19h 41m
$58–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá / ...
17h 1m
$61–91
Drive 762.4 km
1. Drive from Panama City to Cartagocar 762.4 km
12h 54m
$105–151
Fly Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to Changuinola, drive, shuttle
1. Fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to Changuinola (CHX)plane PAC - CHX
2. Drive from Changuinola (CHX) to Puerto Viejo de Talamancacar
3. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Joséshuttle
6h 56m
$228–671
Bus via Paso Canoas
1. Take the bus from Albrook - Panama to Fronterabus Panama
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to San Josébus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
17h 37m
$60–70

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

72Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.5 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus 4 times a day. Tickets cost $58–90 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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