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How to get fromPanama City to Panama Canalby bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to Panama Canal by bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Panama City - Albrook to Summitbus bus C800
    2. Take the taxi from Summit to Panama Canaltaxi taxi
    49 min
    $4–6

  2. Drive 33.6 km

    1. Drive from Panama City to Panama Canalcar car 33.6 km
    37 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Panama City to Panama Canaltaxi taxi 33.6 km
    37 min
    $11–14

  4. Line 1 subway, bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Fernandez de Cordoba to Albrooksubway subway 1
    2. Take the bus from Panama City - Albrook to Academia de Policiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Academia de Policia to Panama Canaltaxi taxi
    1h 15m
    $6–8

  5. Bus, taxi via Fernandez de Cordoba

    1. Take the bus from Panama City - Albrook to Summitbus bus C800
    2. Take the taxi from Summit to Panama Canaltaxi taxi
    1h 29m
    $5–7

  6. Bus, taxi via Av. Madden

    1. Take the bus from Martin Sosa to Av. Maddenbus bus T040 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Av. Madden to Panama Canaltaxi taxi
    53 min
    $7–10

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 32.3 km
  • Duration: 49 min

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

There is no direct connection from Panama City to Panama Canal. However, you can take the bus to Summit then take the taxi to Panama Canal. Alternatively, you can drive from Panama City to Panama Canal in around 37 min.

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