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How to get fromTampa to Colónby plane, shuttle, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Colón by plane, shuttle, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tampa, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane TPA - PTY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    9h 3m
    $457–687

  2. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SRQ - PTY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    13h 4m
    $227–706

  3. Drive 5,831.8 km

    1. Drive from Tampa to Colóncar car 5,831.8 km
    3d 6h
    $798–1,153

  4. Train to Orlando, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane MCO - PTY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    11h 22m
    $413–630

Tampa (TPA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,226.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Colón, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Colón. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Colón. Alternatively, you can drive from Tampa to Colón in around 3d 6h.

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