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How to get fromSan Diego to Panama Canalby plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Panama Canal by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SAN - PTY
    7h 48m
    $225–716

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to La Chorrerabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from La Chorrera to Panama Canaltaxi taxi
    5d 9h
    $459–658

  3. Drive 5,934 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Panama Canalcar car 5,934 km
    3d 4h
    $812–1,173

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    5d 13h
    $453–567

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,739.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Panama Canal, Panama?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Panama Canal via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, Terminal Tica Bus San José, Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte, and Academia de Policia in around 5d 13h.

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