What is the cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Panama City?

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Panama City is to bus which costs $280 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Panama City?

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Panama City is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $280 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and Panama City?

No, there is no direct bus from Playa del Carmen to Panama City. However, there are services departing from Playa del Carmen Alterna and arriving at Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Chetumal, Belize City, Terminal San Carlos - CCA and Terminal Tica Bus San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Panama City?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Panama City is 1635 km. The road distance is 2641.3 km.

How do I travel from Playa del Carmen to Panama City without a car?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Panama City without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Panama City?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Playa del Carmen to Panama City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Playa del Carmen to Panama City bus from?

Playa del Carmen to Panama City bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Playa del Carmen Alterna station.

Bus or fly from Playa del Carmen to Panama City?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Panama City is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $280 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Panama City bus arrive?

Playa del Carmen to Panama City bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Chetumal station.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Panama City?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Panama City is 2641 km. It takes approximately 43h 43m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Panama City.

Where can I stay near Panama City?

There are 887+ hotels available in Panama City.

Playa del Carmen to Panama City - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Panama City by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane CUN - PTY
6h 23m
$286–675
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Chetumalbus
2. Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus
3. Take the bus from Belize City to San Salvadorbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sac
5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
2d 15h
$281–1,191
Drive 2,641.3 km
1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Panama Citycar 2,641.3 km
43h 43m
$362–522
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Belize Cityshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Antigua Guatemalashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to San Salvadorshuttle
4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
2d 18h

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

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Distance: 1,634.9 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Panama City, Panama?

Copa Airlines flies from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Chetumal, Belize City, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 2d 15h.

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