The time is 5:43 am and I’ve just arrived in Panama City, Panama! Traveling from Bocas del Toro to Panama City isn’t so bad. The bus actually leaves from Almirante which is a dingy port town where most people find themselves should they wish to take a water taxi to Bocas Del Toro. We decided to end our time on the island by having a few beers at the Bocas Book Store. It seemed like the logical thing to do. As we
left it began to rain aggressively, a sign it was time to leave. Getting from Bocas del Toro to Panama City is very easy. You take a 30 minute water taxi from Bocas Town to Almirante then a bus to Panama City. We’re taking the overnight bus from Almirante which leaves at 7pm. The bus to Panama City from Bocas (Almirante) is 12 hours and costs $28, not bad. It’s recommended you don’t eat anything too crazy before you go, these buses aren’t known for
their luxuries. You’ll arrive at Albrook bus station in the heart of Panama City. Panama City to Bocas del ToroThe trip from Panama City to Bocas del Toro is the same as above, 12 hours. Head to the Albrook bus station in Panama City and catch the bus to Almirante. Make sure you arrive in Almirante during the day so you can get a water taxi to Bocas Town. Almirante is NOT a place you want to spend time, I am sure of that. When taking a night bus be sure to have a good idea of where your things are. Chances are you’ll sleep so keep your important items near you at all times. This will be different for everyone but be aware that things do happen on night buses. They also happen in Central America. If you’re coming from Panama City, going Panama City to Bocas del Toro is easy as well. Almirante is a bit seedy but it’s not that bad. Do try and avoid arriving in Panama City unless you’re sure you know where you’re going. Same applies for any over night bus. Never been to Panama? Read these interesting facts about Panama before you visit. Traveling from Bocas del Toro to Panama City by busWhile crossing on the water taxi we experienced torrential rain and it was very rough going. We arrived at Almirante at 6:35pm after catching the 6pm ferry aka the last one of the evening. A $1 taxi ride will get you to the bus station. Should you find yourself taking the bus, dress warmly as it is literally an icebox. Seems like all buses of this nature in C. America or S.E Asia are beyond freezing so dress accordingly. The bus made great time and sped here the entire way. We left at 7pm and arrived at roughly 5am so the voyage took approximately 10 hours. Not bad for those of you searching night bus panama city bocas. After years of experience I’ve decided that the best thing to do on these buses besides trying to sleep is nothing. By nothing I mean drink nothing and eat nothing. There is often no bathroom and if there is one, it’s oddly locked. Also the rest rooms at the bus stops they bring you to are a nightmare, I won’t expand on the horrors I recently saw on my single trip to visit one on this recent journey. Also the food can be dicey, if you are going to eat something stick to chips or say chicken that was just fried in front of you. We had nowhere to stay planned and met these German ladies. Also met a Canadian who already had plans and we followed suit. I’m writing this now from the hostel lobby and they have no private rooms. The only logical thing to do is crash until day light before securing a room and hunting for a new laptop. Laptops and electronics are not cheaper in Panama than the United States sadly. It’s maybe $100 more a laptop aka not worth a flight home for one. Finally, if you’re in Panama City, $3 or so should be the cab fare you pay for most places you go. The bus wasn’t great but between the two of us we saved over $200 by skipping the plane, not bad? Tips hat, Post navigationHave a look at the comments below for helpful traveller advice. Add your comments and send us some photos to help improve this page! Bocas del Toro to Santa CatalinaFrom Samuel, Feb 2019: “Since I’ve heard there is many who struggled to get information about how to get from Bocas del Toro to Santa Catalina in one day, I would like to share my experience. There is shuttles to Santiago for $33 per
person, local buses to David, or the bus to Panama City. We decided to go with the Almirante-Panama City bus to Santiago. It leaves at 8am in the morning but arrived around 7.30am to pack the bus. Many locals take this bus, so I guess it’s cheap. It is usually full, so book a ticket in advance at the Taxi 25 deck in Bocas Town. There’s a green booth called Transbocia or something like that. The price from Almirante to Santiago is $19.5. Boat taxis to Almirante from Bocas Town start at
6am and leaves every 30 minutes. If you leave 6.30am or 7am, you will still manage to catch the bus. Takes about 30 minutes. When you but the ticket to get to Bocas, buy the return ticket for $10 instead of $6 one-way. Valid for one month. Same at every boat taxi company. As you reach Almirante, take a taxi to the bus station outside of town. $1 per person. There is another booth where you can get your ticket if you haven’t booked in advance. After a long but scenic bus ride we reached
Santiago at 2.30pm, and the next bus to Sona leaves at 2.45pm. There’s a lot of traffic and the taxi charge $2 in total, so it’s convenient to get a taxi. They pass the bus station frequently, although you might need to wave one in from the main road. Don’t waste time as you might miss the bus to Sona, otherwise you will miss the last bus to Santa Catalina. The bus to Sona takes about an hour and cost $2 per person. At 4.30pm the mini van/colectivo left Sona, not 4.45pm as the schedule shows. We
travelled on a Monday. That’s why it’s important to catch the bus in Santiago. Isla Colon (Bocas Town) to Puerto ViejoOne traveller named Melanie shares some really helpful info (March 2018). She wrote: As we didn’t see a lot of information on traveling
from Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro and vice versa, and we met a lot of travellers who are doing this route, we wanted to share our trip with you. We went from Isla Colon (Bocas Town) to Puerto Viejo and it went as follows: A shuttle cost at minimum $25 and as busses in Panama on this route go quite frequently (every 15min and every 30min), in Sixoala every hour, you are also almost as fast as a shuttle. So, be adventurous and take public transport! Bocas del Toro to Panama-City by night busThanks to traveller, Julian Van T Hof for this info: “Apparently if you want to travel from Bocas del Toro (Isla Colón), you buy a ticket which not includes the powerboat ($6) from the island to Almirante for the trip with the nightbus to the city of Panama. The tickets ($27.80) are sold by Taxi 25 (see picture) left of the big police station in Bocas town. The green ticket office is located in the back close to the water and opens at 6:30 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 5:00. The bus stop for the bus to Panama-City is located just outside Almirante near the highway and you can take a taxi for $2 from the harbor to there. The bus leaves at 7:30 pm. If you want the ticket on the same day of your travel it’s highly recommended to go to the office at the time they open up”. Puerto Viejo to Bocas del ToroHere is a route from a couple of travel bloggers you may find helpful: Border crossing from Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro. Help your fellow travellerIf you have taken any of the buses on this page, please drop us a comment below about how the trip went, what time you left, how long it took and what it cost. And, definitely let us know if we have anything wrong. Lets help each other in our travels! How much is the bus from Panama City to Bocas del Toro?Bus From Panama City to Bocas del Toro
The bus will arrive into Almirante between 5-7AM. The first water taxis to Isla Colon will depart at 6AM. Tickets run around $30 for the bus and then $6 for the water taxi to Isla Colon.
How long does it take to get from Bocas del Toro to Panama City?It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Bocas del Toro to Panama City, including transfers.
Can you fly from Bocas del Toro to Panama City?Airports in Panama City
There are no direct flights from Bocas del Toro to Panama City. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Bocas Del Toro Airport - Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.
How do you get to Almirante from Panama City?The best way to get from Panama City to Almirante is to fly which takes 3h and costs $85 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Panama Albrook, which costs $30 and takes 9h 12m.
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Bocas del Toro to Panama City night bus
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