Bus from David to Volcán
Local microbuses + minibuses · ~1 hour · US$2-5 · Frequent service to Chiriquí western highlands coffee town
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The David → Volcán route is a short hop into the Chiriquí western highlands — ~1 hour northwest from David to Volcán's 1,400 m altitude.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — frequent local microbuses + minibuses ($2-5 USD, every 30-60 min).
Route details: David to Volcán
Travel time
1 h
Distance
55 km
Typical fare
$2 – $5 USD per person
Frequency
Frequent local microbuses every 30-60 min
First departure
Approx. 6:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 7:00 PM
Operators on this route
Local microbuses + minibuses
Pickup at David
David central bus terminal
Drop-off at Volcán
Volcán central bus stop — onward to Cerro Punta (Panama's highest road-accessible town) or Río Sereno Costa Rica border
About the journey
The David → Volcán route is a short hop into the Chiriquí western highlands — ~1 hour northwest from David's lowland city to Volcán's 1,400 m altitude. Frequent local microbuses every 30-60 min. The road climbs through Bambito + reaches Volcán's coffee town, with continuation possible to Cerro Punta (Panama's highest road-accessible town at 2,000 m).
Travel tips for David → Volcán
- Quieter alternative to Boquete — similar cool climate + coffee but fewer tourists.
- Janson Coffee Farm tour ($20-40 USD/person) is the area's signature experience.
- Cool mountain climate at 1,400 m altitude — bring layers.
- Continue to Cerro Punta (~30 min north, 2,000 m altitude — Panama's highest road-accessible town).
- Sendero Los Quetzales trail to Boquete (~6-7 h guided one-way, $40-60 USD) for adventure hikers.
- Río Sereno Costa Rica border (~1 h northwest of Volcán) is an alternative crossing.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from David to Volcán?
**About 1 hour** on local microbus.
How much is the bus from David to Volcán?
**US$2-5 per person**.
Volcán or Boquete?
**Both excellent Chiriquí highlands.** **Boquete** is larger + more tourist-developed. **Volcán** is smaller + quieter + more authentic. Many travelers visit both — they're 1-2 hours apart via David transfer.
What time do microbuses leave David for Volcán?
**Every 30-60 minutes during daytime** — typically 6 AM to 7 PM.
Can I cross to Costa Rica from Volcán?
**Yes via Río Sereno border** (~1 h northwest of Volcán) — alternative to Paso Canoas main crossing. Quieter + more relaxed.
Going the other direction?