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How to get fromPanama City to Puerto Cabezasby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Panama City to Puerto Cabezas by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Bilwi Airport (PUZ)plane plane PTY - PUZ
    9h 54m
    $113–428

  2. Bus via Paso Canoas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albrook - Panama to Fronterabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to San Josébus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Puerto Cabezasbus bus
    2d 4h
    $102–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Bonanzabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bonanza to Bilwibus bus
    37h 32m

  4. Drive 1,612.5 km

    1. Drive from Panama City to Puerto Cabezascar car 1,612.5 km
    24h 47m
    $221–319

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Puerto Cabezasbus bus
    2d 6h
    $108–158

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Bilwi Airport (PUZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua?

Copa Airlines, Skyway, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Bilwi Airport (PUZ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Albrook to Bilwi via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal TransNica, Managua, Bonanza, and Bonanza in around 37h 32m.

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