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How to get fromPanama City to Chagres Riverby bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Panama City to Chagres River by bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Punta Paitilla to Torremolinobus bus S480
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tocumen Airport to Gamboashuttle bus
    2h 2m
    $65

  2. Drive 30.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Panama City to Chagres Rivercar car 30.7 km
    31 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Panama City to Chagres Rivertaxi taxi 30.7 km
    31 min
    $10–13

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Martin Sosa to Av. Maddenbus bus T040 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Av. Madden to Chagres Rivertaxi taxi
    46 min
    $7–9

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 66.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Chagres River, Colón, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Panama City to Chagres River. However, you can take the bus to Torremolino, walk to Tocumen Airport, then take the shuttle to Gamboa. Alternatively, you can drive from Panama City to Chagres River in around 31 min.

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