Transportation

Private ground transfers

Excelencia en Viajes has consolidated a significant network of professional drivers with high quality standards and service policies, that will take care of you during your private transfers throughout Panama.

When booking a private transfer with us, we guarantee you a bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide with vast knowledge of the Panamanian culture and its territory, modern vehicles in perfect condition, and punctuality in all services.

Ground transportation is the easiest way to move around through some of the most popular destinations in the country, but it’s important to take into account that there are specific areas that are only accessible by air or boat.

Below you can find a useful chart with the travel times for the most common routes:

Panama Driving Distances

Route	Travel time
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) - Panama City	30 min
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) - Playa Bonita	1 hour
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) - Playa Blanca	2 hours
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) - Gamboa	1 hour
Panama City - El Valle de Anton	1.5 hours
Panama City – Colon	1 hour
Panama City - Playa Bonita	30 min
Panama City - Playa Blanca	1.5 hours
Panama City – Chitre	3.5 hours
Panama City – Pedasi	4.5 hours
Panama City – David	6 hours 8 min
Panama City – Portobelo	2 hours
David – Boquete	40 min
David - Volcan	1.5 hours
David – Almirante	2 hours 40 min
David – Boca Chica	1 hour
David – Paso Canoas	45 min
David – Santa Catalina	4 hours 30 min
Boquete – Almirante	3 hours
Boquete – Santa Catalina	5 hours 20 min
Boquete – Pedasí	5 hours 30 min
Boquete – Chitré	4 hours 15 min
Boquete – Playa Blanca	4 hours 40 min
Boquete – El Valle de Antón	5 hours
Boquete – Ciudad de Panamá	6 hours
Santa Catalina – Almirante	7 hours
Santa Catalina – El Valle de Antón	4 hours 15 min

**These are approximate times that can vary depending on traffic and weather conditions.