What is the cheapest way to get from Panama City to Santa Catalina?

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Santa Catalina is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 15h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama City to Santa Catalina?

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Santa Catalina is to fly and bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $170 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Panama City and Santa Catalina?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama City to Santa Catalina. However, there are services departing from Terminal Albrook and arriving at Parada Del INA via Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

How far is it from Panama City to Santa Catalina?

The distance between Panama City and Santa Catalina is 579 km. The road distance is 787.1 km.

How do I travel from Panama City to Santa Catalina without a car?

The best way to get from Panama City to Santa Catalina without a car is to bus which takes 15h 48m and costs $55 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Panama City to Santa Catalina?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Panama City to Santa Catalina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Panama City to Santa Catalina bus from?

Panama City to Santa Catalina bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Albrook station.

Where does the Panama City to Santa Catalina bus arrive?

Panama City to Santa Catalina bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

What is the time difference between Panama City and Santa Catalina?

Santa Catalina is 1h behind Panama City. It is currently 9:26 PM in Panama City and 8:26 PM in Santa Catalina.

Can I drive from Panama City to Santa Catalina?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Santa Catalina is 787 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Panama City to Santa Catalina.

Where can I stay near Santa Catalina?

There are 764+ hotels available in Santa Catalina.

Panama City to Santa Catalina - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Panama City to Santa Catalina by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly Tocumen International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PTY - SJO
2. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto - San José Lateral to Inabus
5h 28m
$179–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá / ...
15h 48m
$59–90
Drive 787.1 km
1. Drive from Panama City to Santa Catalinacar 787.1 km
12h 53m
$108–156
Fly Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to David, bus, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle
9h 10m
$961–1,164
Bus via Terminal Tica Bus Panamá
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Panamá to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus San José – Panamá
17h 18m
$59–79

Panama City to Santa Catalina by bus

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15h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578.8 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Santa Catalina, Costa Rica?

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Bus 4 times a day. Tickets cost $58–90 and the journey takes 15h 30m. Tica Bus also services this route once daily.

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