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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Balboa to San Jose

Composite routes from Balboa to San Jose

Cheapest
14 h 35 min
Car
965 km.
from $53
Other
17 h 37 min
506 km.
from $81.48
7 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
506 km.
from $684.65
5 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
506 km.
from $302.93

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$344.02

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Tocumen International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$955.61

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from Tocumen International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.57–$891.90

Air Panama

Website:
airpanama.com/home.php
Plane from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to David
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$305.80
Plane from Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport to Changuinola
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$331.28

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Penonomé to San
Ave. Duration:
14h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$114.67
Bus from Panama to San
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$140.16

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Paso Canoas to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$597.82

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Email:
info@ticabus.com
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from David Panama to Paso
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from Panama to San
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$95.56

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
jungletomsafaris@gmail.com
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from Cahuita to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19

Union de Transportistas Penonome

Phone:
+507 303-6466
Bus from Panama Albrook to Penonomé
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.05

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa to San José is to bus which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 18h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa to San José?

The fastest way to get from Balboa to San José is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $163.04 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Balboa and San José?

No, there is no direct bus from Balboa to San José. However, there are services departing from Sosa and arriving at San Jose via Panama Albrook and Penonomé. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.

How far is it from Balboa to San José?

The distance between Balboa and San José is 621 km. The road distance is 781.9 km.

How do I travel from Balboa to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Balboa to San José without a car is to bus via Penonomé which takes 17h 37m and costs $59.78 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Balboa to San José?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Balboa to San José, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balboa to San José bus from?

Balboa to San José bus services, operated by Union de Transportistas Penonome, depart from Panama Albrook station.

Bus or fly from Balboa to San José?

The best way to get from Balboa to San José is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus via Penonomé, which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 17h 37m.

Where does the Balboa to San José bus arrive?

Balboa to San José bus services, operated by Union de Transportistas Penonome, arrive at Penonomé station.

What is the time difference between Balboa and San José?

San José is 1h behind Balboa. It is currently 07:29 in Balboa and 06:29 in San José.

Can I drive from Balboa to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Balboa to San José is 782 km. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Balboa to San José.

Which airlines fly from Tocumen International Airport Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Copa Airlines offer flights from Tocumen International Airport Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 634+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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