What is the cheapest way to get from Panama to Guanacaste?

The cheapest way to get from Panama to Guanacaste is to bus via Paso Canoas which costs $50 - $65 and takes 22h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama to Guanacaste?

The fastest way to get from Panama to Guanacaste is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h and costs $750 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Panama and Guanacaste?

No, there is no direct bus from Panama to Guanacaste. However, there are services departing from Terminal Albrook and arriving at Liberia via Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.

How far is it from Panama to Guanacaste?

The distance between Panama and Guanacaste is 750 km. The road distance is 937.8 km.

How do I travel from Panama to Guanacaste without a car?

The best way to get from Panama to Guanacaste without a car is to bus which takes 19h 31m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Panama to Guanacaste?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Panama to Guanacaste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Panama to Guanacaste bus from?

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

Where does the Panama to Guanacaste bus arrive?

Panama to Guanacaste 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 and Guanacaste?

Guanacaste is 1h behind Panama. It is currently 3:18 PM in Panama and 2:18 PM in Guanacaste.

Can I drive from Panama to Guanacaste?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama to Guanacaste is 938 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Panama to Guanacaste.

Where can I stay near Guanacaste?

There are 107+ hotels available in Guanacaste.

Panama to Guanacaste - 7 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Panama to Guanacaste by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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Fly Tocumen International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PTY - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Cañasshuttle
8h
$764–975
Bus via Paso Canoas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albrook - Panama to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to San Josébus
3. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus
22h 37m
$50–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus 1502
19h 31m
$64–101
Drive 937.8 km
1. Drive from Panama City to Liberiacar 937.8 km
14h 28m
$129–186
Fly Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane PTY - MGA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle
9h 27m
$570–841
Bus, bus to Golfito, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Golfitobus
3. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane GLF - SJO
4. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle
5. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Cañasshuttle
8h 57m
$780–832
Bus, bus to Puerto Jiménez Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Ciudad Neilybus
3. Take the bus from Ciudad Neily to Puerto Jiménezbus
4. Fly from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane PJM - SJO
5. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle
6. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Cañasshuttle
10h 22m

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 750.2 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Panama and Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

You can take a subway from Fernandez de Cordoba to Liberia via Albrook, Terminal Albrook, Terminal Tica Bus, and Central Autobusera Inteligente in around 19h 31m.

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