What is the cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to Colón?

The cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to Colón is to bus via Paso Canoas which costs $45 - $60 and takes 21h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puntarenas to Colón?

The fastest way to get from Puntarenas to Colón is to drive and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 26m and costs $430 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Puntarenas and Colón?

No, there is no direct bus from Puntarenas to Colón. However, there are services departing from Puntarenas and arriving at Colón via Torneca, Terminal Tica Bus and Panama City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.

How far is it from Puntarenas to Colón?

The distance between Puntarenas and Colón is 710 km. The road distance is 822.2 km.

How do I travel from Puntarenas to Colón without a car?

The best way to get from Puntarenas to Colón without a car is to bus which takes 20h 36m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Puntarenas to Colón?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Puntarenas to Colón, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puntarenas to Colón bus from?

Puntarenas to Colón bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, depart from Puntarenas station.

Where does the Puntarenas to Colón bus arrive?

Puntarenas to Colón bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, arrive at Empresarios Unidos station.

What is the time difference between Puntarenas and Colón?

Colón is 1h ahead of Puntarenas. It is currently 12:49 PM in Puntarenas and 1:49 PM in Colón.

Can I drive from Puntarenas to Colón?

Yes, the driving distance between Puntarenas to Colón is 822 km. It takes approximately 14h 41m to drive from Puntarenas to Colón.

Where can I stay near Colón?

There are 43+ hotels available in Colón.

Puntarenas to Colón - 5 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Puntarenas to Colón by shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, shuttle
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to San Jose Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SJO - PTY
3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle
8h 40m
$401–622
Bus via Paso Canoas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus
2. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus
3. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus
4. Take the bus from Panama City to Colónbus
21h 8m
$49–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Empresarios Unidosbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus
3. Take the bus from Panama City to Colónbus
20h 36m
$64–102
Drive 822.2 km
1. Drive from Puntarenas to Colóncar 822.2 km
14h 41m
$113–163
Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Drive from Puntarenas to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar
2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane XQP - PTY
3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle
8h 26m
$434–592

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

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1h 24mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.3 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Colón, Panama?

You can take a bus from Puntarenas to Colón via Empresarios Unidos, Torneca, Universidad Braulio Carrillo, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal Albrook, and Panama City in around 20h 36m.

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