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How to get fromSan Diego to Bocas del Toroby plane, busferry, train, bus, shuttle, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Bocas del Toro by plane, busferry, train, bus, shuttle, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to David, bus and ferry

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to David (DAV)plane plane SAN - DAV
    2. Take the busferry from David to Bocas del Torobusferry bus ferry
    13h 37m
    $303–1,047

  2. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane TIJ - BOC
    23h 17m
    $194–773

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toroshuttle bus
    5d 2h
    $748–1,273

  4. Drive, Local Boat

    1. Drive from San Diego to Almirantecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry ferry
    2d 20h
    $748–1,078

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane SAN - BOC
    14h 31m
    $210–850

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to David (DAV) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,594.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 37m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Bocas del Toro, Panama?

Delta, SANSA, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) twice daily.

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