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How to get fromTampa to Panama Canalby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Panama Canal by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tampa

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane TPA - PTY
    7h 30m
    $424–656

  2. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    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
    11h 31m
    $194–675

  3. Drive 5,841.6 km

    1. Drive from Tampa to Panama Canalcar car 5,841.6 km
    3d 4h
    $800–1,155

  4. Train to Orlando, fly

    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
    9h 48m
    $380–599

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,197.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

Copa Airlines and American Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 3 times a day.

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