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How to get fromPanama City to Houstonby plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Panama City to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PTY - IAH
    7h 47m
    $390–742

  2. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane BLB - IAH
    11h 46m
    $229–874

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City Politécnico Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    6. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3d 21h
    $359–569

  4. Drive 2,676.8 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City to Houstoncar car 2,676.8 mi
    2d 12h
    $590–852

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,813.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Houston, TX, USA?

United Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Albrook to Downtown Houston via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, San Salvador, Tapachula, Mexico City Politécnico Station, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, San Antonio, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 3d 21h.

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