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How to get fromRaleigh to Panama Cityby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Panama City by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane RDU - PTY
    8h 1m
    $180–690

  2. Drive  6,192.3 km

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Panama Citycar car 6,192.3 km
    3d 8h
    $848–1,224

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane GSO - PTY
    11h 44m
    $248–825

  4. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane ILM - PTY
    12h 14m
    $196–643

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,027.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Panama City, Panama?

Copa Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 4 times a day.

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