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How to get fromPanama City to Cristóbal Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Panama City to Cristóbal Island by plane, bus, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane PAC - BOC
    2h 59m
    $142–302

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Panama City to Chiriquí Grandebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiriquí Grande to Bocas del Torobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Cayo Careneroferry ferry
    11h 10m
    $25–43

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Albrook to Davidbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from David to Bocas del Torobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Cayo Careneroferry ferry
    17h
    $29–36

Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Panama City to Cristóbal Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 307 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Cristóbal Island, Panama?

Euroairlines, Air Panama, and Seven Four Eight Air Services fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) every 4 hours.

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