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

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Gualaca is to bus which costs $20 - $50 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Gualaca is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $180 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and Gualaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to Gualaca. However, there are services departing from Panama City and arriving at Gualaca via David. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Panama City to Gualaca?

The distance between Panama City and Gualaca is 366 km. The road distance is 444.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Panama City to Gualaca without a car is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $20 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Panama City to Gualaca, including transfers.

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

Panama City to Gualaca bus services, operated by Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif), depart from Panama City station.

Bus or fly from Panama City to Gualaca?

The best way to get from Panama City to Gualaca is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $180 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Panama City to Gualaca bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Panama City to Gualaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Gualaca is 444 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Panama City to Gualaca.

Where can I stay near Gualaca?

There are 99+ hotels available in Gualaca.

Panama City to Gualaca - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to Gualaca by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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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 51m
$180–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Panama City to Davidbus Via Frontera / ...
7h 49m
$20–50
Drive 444.3 km
1. Drive from Panama City to Gualacacar 444.3 km
6h 28m
$61–88
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Panama City to Gualacataxi 444.3 km
6h 28m
$130–170
Fly from Tocumen International Airport
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to David (DAV)plane PTY - DAV
3h 18m
$98–410
Bus via Penonomé
1. Take the bus from Panama Albrook to Penonomébus
2. Take the bus from Penonomé to Davidbus Panamá
9h 1m
$32–46

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

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Distance: 365.8 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Gualaca, 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 Panama City to David hourly. Tickets cost $20–22 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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