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How to get fromSan Antonio to Panama Cityby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from San Antonio to Panama City by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SAT - PTY
    9h 53m
    $199–739

  2. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    3d 13h
    $361–524

  3. Drive 4,154.8 km

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Panama Citycar car 4,154.8 km
    2d 10h
    $569–821

  4. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane AUS - PTY
    9h 38m
    $212–764

  5. Bus to Corpus Christi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane CRP - PTY
    12h 2m
    $224–704

  6. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane IAH - PTY
    11h 32m
    $432–794

  7. Bus to Laredo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Laredo International Airport (LRD) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane LRD - PTY
    12h 32m
    $308–1,012

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    3d 15h
    $346–509

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus Sac
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    4d 21h
    $387–729

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,058.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Panama City, Panama?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte, Central del Norte, Diana, Politécnico, Tapachula, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 3d 13h.

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