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How to get fromValparaíso to Panama Cityby bus, plane, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Valparaíso to Panama City by bus, plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Tocumen International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cruce Casablanca to Terminal de Buses Pajaritosbus bus
    2. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SCL - PTY
    11h 39m
    $349–717

  2. Bus, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cruce Casablanca to Terminal de Buses Pajaritosbus bus
    2. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane SCL - BLB
    14h 1m
    $268–800

  3. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario Valparaiso to Santiagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Cúcutabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    5. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar car
    10d 17h
    $1,201–1,329

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,959.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Valparaíso, Chile and Panama City, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Valparaíso to Panama City. However, you can take the bus to Cruce Casablanca, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Pajaritos, take the bus to Estación de Buses Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez, walk to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Amador. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviario Valparaiso to Panama City via Santiago, Terminal San Borja, Cúcuta, Terminal Cúcuta, Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, Cartagena, and Portobelo in around 10d 17h.

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