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How to get fromTijuana to Panama Cityby plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Panama City by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane TIJ - PTY
    8h 38m
    $243–768

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SAN - PTY
    10h 33m
    $233–809

  3. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to México Politécnicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    4d 11h
    $290–416

  4. Drive 5,904.6 km

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Panama Citycar car 5,904.6 km
    3d 3h
    $808–1,167

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal Albrookbus bus
    5d 13h
    $451–575

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,692 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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 Buenavista to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Mexico City Politécnico Station, Tapachula, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 4d 11h.

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