Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Francisco to Colónby plane, shuttle, car, or train

Find Transport to Colón

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Colón by plane, shuttle, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SFO - PTY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    12h 37m
    $245–747

  2. Drive  6,671.5 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Colóncar car 6,671.5 km
    3d 13h
    $793–1,145

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SJC - PTY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    15h 34m
    $287–899

  4. Fly from Oakland International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane OAK - PTY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    14h 36m
    $271–793

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SMF - PTY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    18h 43m
    $312–915

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Colón.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,450.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 37m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Colón, Panama?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Colón. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Colón. Alternatively, you can drive from San Francisco to Colón in around 3d 13h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Panama

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides