What is the cheapest way to get from Panama City to Río Claro?

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Río Claro is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 11h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama City to Río Claro?

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Río Claro is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $180 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and Río Claro?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to Río Claro. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte and arriving at Río Claro via Paso Canoas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Panama City to Río Claro?

The distance between Panama City and Río Claro is 527 km. The road distance is 526.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Panama City to Río Claro without a car is to bus via Frontera which takes 8h 40m and costs $24 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Panama City to Río Claro?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Panama City to Río Claro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Panama City to Río Claro bus from?

Panama City to Río Claro bus services, operated by Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif), depart from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte station.

Where does the Panama City to Río Claro bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Panama City and Río Claro?

Río Claro is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 9:55 AM in Panama City and 8:55 AM in Río Claro.

Can I drive from Panama City to Río Claro?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Río Claro is 526 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Panama City to Río Claro.

Where can I stay near Río Claro?

There are 63+ hotels available in Río Claro.

Panama City to Río Claro - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama City to Río Claro by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via Frontera
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1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte to Fronterabus Via Frontera
8h 40m
$25–59
Drive 526.5 km
1. Drive from Panama City to Río Clarocar 526.5 km
7h 50m
$72–104
Fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to David (DAV)plane PAC - DAV
2. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
3. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Río Clarobus
5h 29m
$188–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte to Río Clarobus Panamá / ...
9h 55m
$35–60
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Rio Clarobus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
11h 49m
$35–55
Fly from Tocumen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to David (DAV)plane PTY - DAV
2. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
5h 56m
$106–418

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

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Distance: 526.7 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Río Claro, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

Transporte Panama Chiriqui Frontera S.A (Panachif) operates a bus from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte to Frontera every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–22 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) also services this route twice daily.

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