Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Panama City, US

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  • Departure time: November 17 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: November 20 at
    Destination city: Panama City
    Destination location: Panama City Beach Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 17 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Downtown San Jose, W San Carlos Street
    Arrival time: November 20 at
    Destination city: Panama City
    Destination location: Panama City Beach Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 1 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: December 4 at
    Destination city: Panama City
    Destination location: Panama City Beach Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 3 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: December 6 at
    Destination city: Panama City
    Destination location: Panama City Beach Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 19 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: December 23 at
    Destination city: Panama City
    Destination location: Panama City Beach Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Jose, US to Panama City, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$216
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 19h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance3411 km
Latest bus departure11:10pm

San Jose to Panama City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Panama City, US

  1. How far is San Jose from Panama City?

    The distance between San Jose and Panama City is around 3425 km (2124 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Panama City?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at Panama City Greyhound Bus Station, in Panama City.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$169
08-30
US$369
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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Jose to Panama City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Jose to Panama City.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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