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How to get fromPanama City to San Juan Costa Ricaby plane, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Panama City to San Juan Costa Rica by plane, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane PTY - GUA
    2. Take the bus from Buses de Nororiente to La Mesillabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from La Mesilla to San Juan Costa Ricataxi taxi
    11h 2m

  2. Bus, taxi via Fernandez de Cordoba

    cheapest
    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 San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Guatemala City to La Mesillabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from La Mesilla to San Juan Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 13h
    $3,406–4,986

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Panajachelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Panajachel to Huehuetenangobus bus
    5. Drive from Huehuetenango to San Juan Costa Ricacar car
    2d 3h
    $3,578–4,258

  4. Drive 2,188.5 km

    1. Drive from Panama City to San Juan Costa Ricacar car 2,188.5 km
    33h 44m
    $5,077–7,333

  5. Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane PTY - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to La Mesillashuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from La Mesilla to San Juan Costa Ricataxi taxi
    15h 4m
    $9,721–13,621

  6. Fly to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)plane plane PTY - TGZ
    2. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Comitán de Dominguezbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Comitán de Dominguez to San Juan Costa Ricataxi taxi
    16h 41m
    $3,790–12,290

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal San Carlos - CCAbus bus Sjo
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buses de Nororiente to La Mesillabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from La Mesilla to San Juan Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 4h

  8. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    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 Chinandegabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chinandega to Leónbus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from León to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus
    6. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to La Mesillashuttle bus
    7. Take the taxi from La Mesilla to San Juan Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 5h
    $3,931–5,556

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Panama City to San Juan Costa Rica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,742.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and San Juan Costa Rica, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Panama City to San Juan Costa Rica. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, walk to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Tipografía, walk to Buses de Nororiente, take the bus to La Mesilla, then take the taxi to San Juan Costa Rica. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Fernandez de Cordoba to San Juan Costa Rica via Albrook, Terminal Albrook, Terminal Tica Bus, San José, San Salvador, Panajachel, and Huehuetenango in around 2d 3h.

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