There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Panama City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Tijuana International Airport
best- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane TIJ - PTY
8h 39m$243–768Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SAN - PTY
10h 28m$203–709Train, bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
5d 12h$439–638Drive 5,902.4 km
- Drive from Tijuana to Panama Citycar 5,902.4 km
3d 3h$808–1,167Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal de Albrookbus
5d 13h$451–575
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Panama City is to fly which costs $200 - $750 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Panama City is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Panama City. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Terminal de Albrook via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua and Terminal Tica Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 13h.
The distance between Tijuana and Panama City is 4692 km. The road distance is 5902.4 km.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Panama City without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 13h and costs $450 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Tijuana to Panama City, including transfers.
Tijuana to Panama City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Panama City is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $240 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $600 and takes 5 days 13h.
Tijuana to Panama City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Panama City is 2h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 6:09 AM in Tijuana and 8:09 AM in Panama City.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Panama City, Panama?
Volaris, Copa Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Fernandez de Cordoba via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal de Albrook, and Albrook in around 5d 13h.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via San Jose Cabo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 213 368 1172
- [email protected]
- Website
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $290–380
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $330–400
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Panama City is 5902 km. It takes approximately 3 days 3h to drive from Tijuana to Panama City.
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