Bus from El Valle de Antón to Panama City
Local buses · ~2 hours via Pan-American Highway · US$4-7 · Frequent return + PTY airport connection
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The El Valle de Antón → Panama City return route is the standard transit for travelers ending their crater town day trip.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Transportes Tinoco + local buses ($4-7 USD, every 30-60 min).
Route details: El Valle de Antón to Panama City
Travel time
2 h
Distance
125 km
Typical fare
$4 – $7 USD per person
Frequency
Frequent local buses every 30-60 min
First departure
Approx. 5:30 AM
Last departure
Approx. 6:00 PM
Operators on this route
Transportes Tinoco · Local buses
Pickup at El Valle de Antón
El Valle central bus stop
Drop-off at Panama City
Albrook Gran Terminal de Transportes + onward to PTY Tocumen airport
About the journey
The El Valle de Antón → Panama City return is the standard transit for travelers ending their crater town day trip + heading to PTY airport or other Panama destinations.
Travel tips for El Valle de Antón → Panama City
- Frequent return service — every 30-60 min from 5:30 AM to 6 PM.
- Day-trip travelers: return ~3-6 PM for evening Panama City.
- Onward to PTY Tocumen airport — taxi from Albrook (~30-45 min, $20-40 USD).
- Onward to Boquete / Bocas del Toro — overnight Pullman from Panama City.
- Currency: USD throughout.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from El Valle de Antón to Panama City?
**About 2 hours** — same as inverse direction.
How much is the bus from El Valle de Antón to Panama City?
**US$4-7 per person**.
What time do buses leave El Valle de Antón for Panama City?
**Frequent — every 30-60 minutes during daytime** from 5:30 AM to 6 PM.
Can I continue to PTY airport same-day from El Valle?
**Yes** — bus to Albrook (~2 h) + taxi to PTY Tocumen airport (~30-45 min). Total ~2.5-3 hours El Valle to airport.
Can I continue to Boquete from El Valle?
**Yes** — return to Panama City + overnight Pullman to Boquete (~7 h, $18-30 USD). Or daytime Pullman if you have time.
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