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How to get fromSantiago to Changuinolaby bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to Changuinola by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santiago to Chiriquí Grandebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiriquí Grande to Bocas del Torobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry
    7h 59m
    $27–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santiago to Changuinolabus bus Panama City
    8h 20m
    $8–29

  3. Drive 359.5 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Changuinolacar car 359.5 km
    5h 37m
    $50–71

  4. Bus via David

    1. Take the bus from Santiago to Davidbus bus Panama City
    2. Take the bus from David to Terminal de transportebus bus David
    12h 1m

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santiago to Davidbus bus
    2. Take the bus from David to Boquetebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boquete to Changuinolataxi taxi
    6h 39m
    $40–48

Santiago to Changuinola by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 378 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Santiago, Panama and Changuinola, Panama?

Tranceibosa Bocas del Toro operates a bus from Santiago to Changuinola 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–29 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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