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.