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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Panama is to car and fly which costs $120 - $650 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Panama is to car and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $260 - $850.

How far is it from Quito to Panama?

The distance between Quito and Panama is 1092 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Quito to Panama, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Panama?

There are 877+ hotels available in Panama.

Quito to Panama - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, taxi, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Panama by car, plane, bus, taxi, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car, fly to Tocumen International Airport
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane UIO - PTY
5h 1m
$385–665
Car, fly to David
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to David (DAV)plane UIO - DAV
6h 57m
$128–629
Bus, taxi, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
3. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagenataxi
4. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry
5. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar
7d 18h
$1,262–1,316
Car, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane UIO - BLB
3h 59m
$262–846
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
5. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry
6. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar
8d 5h
$814–881

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

48Weekly Planes

2h 17mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,091.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Panama?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Panama. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Las Cumbres. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tulcán, drive to Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, take the bus to Terminal del Sur, take the bus to Exposiciones, walk to Exposiciones Cra.51 #36-61 Medellin, take the train to Parque Berrio Cra.52 #50-70 Medellin, walk to Medellín, take the taxi to Cartagena, drive to Cartagena, take the ferry to Portobelo, then drive to Panama City.

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