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How to get fromPanama to San Diegoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Panama to San Diego by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly David to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from David (DAV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAV - SAN
    10h 47m
    $473–1,804

  2. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Tijuana International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane PTY - TIJ
    13h 44m
    $253–913

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    5d 13h
    $463–615

  4. Drive 3,701.4 mi

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

  5. Fly Tocumen International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PTY - SAN
    8h 59m
    $270–940

David (DAV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,788.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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

Copa Airlines flies from David (DAV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) once daily.

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