There are 5 ways to get from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB) by bus, subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hospital del Este to Gaillardbus S420
42 min$15–19Drive 30.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB)car 30.5 km
26 min$5–6Line 2 subway, line 1 subway
- Take the subway from Hospital del Este to San Miguelitosubway 2
- Take the subway from San Miguelito to 5 de Mayosubway 1
51 min$16–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tocumen to Balboa-BLB30.5 km
26 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB)taxi 30.5 km
26 min$24–29
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB) is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB) is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB). However, there are services departing from Hospital del Este and arriving at Gaillard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
No, there is no direct train from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB). However, there are services departing from Hospital del Este and arriving at 5 de Mayo via San Miguelito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Tocumen and Balboa Airport (BLB) is 30 km. The road distance is 30.5 km.
The best way to get from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB) without a car is to bus which takes 42 min and costs $15 - $20.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB), including transfers.
Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB) bus services, operated by Mi Bus Panamá, depart from Hospital del Este station.
Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB) train services, operated by Metro De Panama, depart from Hospital del Este station.
Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB) bus services, operated by Mi Bus Panamá, arrive at Gaillard station.
What companies run services between Tocumen, Panama and Balboa Airport (BLB), Panama?
Mi Bus Panamá operates a bus from Hospital del Este to Gaillard hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Hospital del Este to Balboa Airport (BLB) via San Miguelito and 5 de Mayo in around 51 min.
- Phone
- +507 504 7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- elmetrodepanama.com
Subway from Hospital del Este to San Miguelito
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.elmetrodepanama.com/
Subway from San Miguelito to 5 de Mayo
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.elmetrodepanama.com/
- Phone
- 311
- Website
- mibus.com.pa
Bus from Hospital del Este to Gaillard
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mibus.com.pa/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tocumen to Balboa-BLB
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $24–29
Union De Taxi De Pacora
- Phone
- +507 296-2074
Radio Taxi Concordia 24 hrs
- Phone
- +507 236-7848
- Website
- rtconcordia.amawebs.com
Radio Taxi Italia
- Phone
- +507 270-3066
Yellow Car
- Phone
- +507 396-9999
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB) train services, operated by Metro De Panama, arrive at San Miguelito station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB) is 31 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Tocumen to Balboa Airport (BLB).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tocumen and Balboa Airport (BLB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.