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

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

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  1. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane TIJ - PTY
    8h 30m
    $245–770

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Tocumen International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SAN - PTY
    10h 25m
    $235–811

  3. 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

  4. Drive 5,904.6 km

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

  5. Fly Tijuana International Airport to David

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to David (DAV)plane plane TIJ - DAV
    10h 30m
    $298–1,134

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,690.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and 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 Albrook, and Albrook in around 5d 13h.

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