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How to get fromPanama City to San Diegoby plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Panama City to San Diego by plane, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PTY - SAN
    8h 53m
    $268–938

  2. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane PTY - TIJ
    13h 38m
    $251–912

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    5d 12h
    $466–588

  4. Drive 3,701.4 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City to San Diegocar car 3,701.4 mi
    3d 2h
    $815–1,178

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,926.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and San Diego, CA, USA?

Copa Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Albrook to San Diego via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal NicaBus, Managua, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 5d 12h.

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