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How to get fromSan José to Panamaby bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Panama by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Tocumen International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SJO - PTY
    5h 29m
    $181–402

  2. Bus via Almirante

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Sixaolabus bus San José – Sixaola
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de transporte to Panama Citybus bus Changuinola
    20h 28m
    $31–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus Panamá / ...
    15h 40m
    $59–89

  4. Drive 782.8 km

    1. Drive from San José to Panama Citycar car 782.8 km
    12h 58m
    $108–155

  5. Bus, fly to Golfito

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane plane SJO - GLF
    3. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    7h 15m
    $197–269

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Panama?

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrook 4 times a day. Tickets cost $58–90 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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