How to get fromSantiago to Panama Canal Railwayby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to Panama Canal Railway by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly to Tocumen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SCL - PTY
10h 9m
$431–731
Fly to Panama Pacific International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane SCL - BLB
12h 27m
$258–772
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Cúcutabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
3. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry
4. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Canal Railwaycar
10d 14h
$1,191–1,304

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

66Weekly Planes

8h 4mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,852.6 km
Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Panama Canal Railway, Panama?

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 3 hours.

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