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How to get fromSanta Catalina to Panama Cityby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Catalina to Panama City by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parada Del INA to El Caciquebus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SJO - PTY
    4h 48m
    $179–400

  2. Bus via Paso Canoas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus bus Panama
    17h 28m
    $41–49

  3. Bus via Fernandez de Cordoba

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus Panamá / ...
    16h 56m
    $57–93

  4. Drive 787.4 km

    1. Drive from Santa Catalina to Panama Citycar car 787.4 km
    13h 2m
    $108–156

  5. Shuttle, drive to Changuinola, fly to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Changuinola (CHX)car car
    3. Fly from Changuinola (CHX) to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)plane plane CHX - PAC
    5h 55m
    $228–662

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus San José – Panamá
    17h 25m
    $56–82

Santa Catalina to Panama City by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Catalina, Costa Rica and Panama City, 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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