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How to get fromSeattle to Panama Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SEA - PTY
    13h 13m
    $211–741

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    6d 18h
    $762–1,414

  3. Drive  7,560.9 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Panama Citycar car 7,560.9 km
    3d 21h
    $1,035–1,494

  4. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane PDX - PTY
    17h 1m
    $257–852

  5. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane YVR - PTY
    17h 39m
    $572–1,245

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,913.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Panama City, Panama?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 4 hours.

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