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How to get fromPortland to Bocas del Toroby plane, car, ferry, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Bocas del Toro by plane, car, ferry, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane PDX - BOC
    16h 32m
    $193–753

  2. Drive, Local Boat

    1. Drive from Portland to Almirantecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry ferry
    3d 12h
    $959–1,383

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane PDX - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toroshuttle bus
    20h 36m
    $505–1,405

  4. Fly Portland International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane PDX - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toroshuttle bus
    22h 4m
    $1,390–2,425

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane SEA - BOC
    17h 3m
    $272–874

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Limón International Airport, shuttle, Bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane PDX - LIO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Punta de Uvashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Punta de Uva to Almirantebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry ferry
    20h 43m
    $256–788

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) flights

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Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,582 km
  • Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Bocas del Toro, Panama?

United Airlines, SANSA, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) twice daily.

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