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

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to David is to bus which costs $15 - $50 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Panama City to David is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $170 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and David?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte and arriving at David. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Panama City to David?

The distance between Panama City and David is 335 km. The road distance is 440.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Panama City to David without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $15 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Panama City to David, including transfers.

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

Panama City to David bus services, operated by Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif), depart from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte station.

Bus or fly from Panama City to David?

The best way to get from Panama City to David is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $170 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $50 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Panama City to David bus arrive?

Panama City to David bus services, operated by Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif), arrive at David station.

Can I drive from Panama City to David?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to David is 441 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Panama City to David.

Where can I stay near David?

There are 97+ hotels available in David.

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

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

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Fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
best
1. Fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to David (DAV)plane PAC - DAV
2h 17m
$173–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte to Davidbus Via Frontera / ...
6h 30m
$15–50
Drive 440.7 km
1. Drive from Panama City to Davidcar 440.7 km
6h 26m
$61–88
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Panama City to Davidtaxi 440.7 km
6h 26m
$130–170
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Panama City to Davidshuttle
7h 8m
$450
Fly from Tocumen International Airport
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to David (DAV)plane PTY - DAV
2h 44m
$91–422
Bus via Fernandez de Cordoba
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to David Panamabus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
10h 2m
$30–45

Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to David (DAV) flights

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Distance: 334.8 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and David, Panama?

Air Panama flies from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to David (DAV) twice daily. Alternatively, Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif) operates a bus from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte to David hourly. Tickets cost $20–22 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.

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