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How to get fromSan Diego to Panama Canal Railwayby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Panama Canal Railway by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 17m
    $302–791

  2. Train, bus

    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 the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Gran Terminal Nacional de Transportebus bus
    5d 12h
    $462–612

  3. Drive 5,925.5 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Panama Canal Railwaycar car 5,925.5 km
    3d 3h
    $811–1,171

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Diego to Panama Canal Railway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,716 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 3 times a day.

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