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How to get fromSanta Ana to Panama Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Panama City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SNA - PTY
    9h 37m
    $236–771

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SAN - PTY
    11h 24m
    $200–690

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    5d 8h
    $417–571

  4. Drive  6,040.6 km

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Panama Citycar car 6,040.6 km
    3d 5h
    $827–1,194

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane LAX - PTY
    11h 17m
    $474–621

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,820.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Panama City, Panama?

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 3 times a day.

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