There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to Phoenix by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tocumen International Airport to Phoenix
best- Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PTY - PHX
10h 34m$228–838Bus via Tlaquepaque
- Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus
- Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City Politécnico Stationbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Phoenixbus
4d 9h$414–664Drive 3,408.5 mi
- Drive from Panama City to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationcar 3,408.5 mi
2d 22h$751–1,084Fly Tocumen International Airport to Tucson, shuttle
- Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Tucson (TUS)plane PTY - TUS
- Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
15h 1m$453–1,273Fly Panama Pacific International Airport to Phoenix
- Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BLB - PHX
12h 38m$247–920Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus
- Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
5d 15h$481–623
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Phoenix is to fly which costs $220 - $850 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Panama City to Phoenix is to fly which takes 10h 34m and costs $220 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to Phoenix. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Albrook and arriving at Phoenix via Terminal Atlántico Norte, San Salvador, Tapachula, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and Terminal Tlaquepaque. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 9h.
The distance between Panama City and Phoenix is 2703 miles. The road distance is 3428.4 miles.
The best way to get from Panama City to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 15h and costs $480 - $650.
It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Panama City to Phoenix, including transfers.
Panama City to Phoenix bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal de Albrook station.
The best way to get from Panama City to Phoenix is to fly which takes 10h 34m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Tlaquepaque, which costs $410 - $700 and takes 4 days 9h.
Panama City to Phoenix bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Panama City. It is currently 11:43 AM in Panama City and 9:43 AM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Phoenix (PHX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Albrook to Phoenix via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, San Salvador, Tapachula, Mexico City Politécnico Station, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1, and Terminal Tlaquepaque in around 4d 9h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to Phoenix via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to Phoenix via San Jose Cabo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to Phoenix via Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to Phoenix via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Tocumen International Airport to Tucson via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
Flights from Panama Pacific International Airport to Phoenix via Barranquilla, Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $58–90
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $60–90
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCA
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $65–95
Bus from Terminal de Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $58–90
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $60–90
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Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Phoenix is 3428 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 22h to drive from Panama City to Phoenix.
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