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How to get fromPanama City to St. Petersburgby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Panama City to St. Petersburg by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Tampa

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PTY - TPA
    8h 45m
    $414–644

  2. Fly Panama Pacific International Airport to Tampa

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BLB - TPA
    11h 19m
    $193–426

  3. Drive 3,633.4 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City to St. Petersburgcar car 3,633.4 mi
    3d 4h
    $800–1,156

  4. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane PTY - SRQ
    10h 58m
    $200–748

  5. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PTY - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    11h 28m
    $375–586

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,362.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

Copa Airlines and American Airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Tampa (TPA) 3 times a day.

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