Bus from Panama City to Pedasí

Bus via Las Tablas/Chitré · ~5h · $10–$18 USD · Several daily

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The journey from Panama City to Pedasí carries you out of the capital and down the Azuero Peninsula to one of its most relaxed beach towns. Because Pedasí is small, most services run via the Azuero hubs of Las Tablas or Chitré, where you either stay aboard a through-bus or change to a local connection for the final leg. Travelers typically allow around five hours from Albrook, watching the city give way to savanna, ranchland, and finally the coast.

Albrook, Panama City's central terminal, is where the trip begins, with frequent westbound departures toward the peninsula. The Interamericana does most of the work before the road branches south at Divisa into the Azuero. Pedasí is a launch point for Playa Venao's surf, the snorkeling and wildlife of Isla Iguana, and a generally slower pace, which makes it a popular escape from the capital.

Route details: Panama City to Pedasí

Travel time

5 h

Distance

340 km

Typical fare

$10 – $18 USD per person

Frequency

Several daily (via Las Tablas/Chitré)

First departure

Approx. 6:00 AM

Last departure

Approx. 6:00 PM

Operators on this route

Albrook terminal buses · Panama–Las Tablas buses · Panama–Chitré buses · Las Tablas–Pedasí buses

Pickup at Panama City

Albrook Terminal (Gran Terminal de Transporte) in Panama City

Drop-off at Pedasí

Pedasí main street stop on the central avenue near the town center

About the journey

Departing the capital from the sprawling Albrook terminal, the bus pulls onto the Interamericana and heads west, crossing the bridge country and the cattle and cane fields of Coclé past Penonomé. The highway runs through the open savannas toward Divisa, where the route to the Azuero Peninsula branches south. From there it threads through the dry-forest plains of Herrera to Chitré, the busy commercial heart of the peninsula, then continues to Las Tablas, the Carnival capital of Los Santos. The final stretch down the peninsula rolls through ranchland and small towns to Pedasí, a quiet beach village near the surf of Playa Venao and the boats out to the wildlife refuge of Isla Iguana on the Pacific.

Travel tips for Panama City → Pedasí

Choose a Las Tablas or Chitré service from Albrook. Few buses run all the way into Pedasí, so pick a departure toward Las Tablas or Chitré and confirm whether it continues or requires a local transfer.
Leave Albrook in the morning. With about five hours of travel and a possible transfer in Las Tablas, an early start, around 6:00 AM, helps you reach Pedasí comfortably before evening.
Have small dollars ready for the final leg. If your bus terminates in Las Tablas, the short connecting ride to Pedasí is cheap and paid in cash, so keep small bills on hand.
Pack beach essentials before you go. Pedasí is a small town with limited shops, so bring sunscreen, swimwear, and any surf or snorkel gear you want for Playa Venao or Isla Iguana.
Know your Albrook departure bay. Albrook is huge and busy, so arrive early enough to find the correct Azuero bus bay and avoid missing a less frequent connection.
Book ahead around Carnival. Las Tablas hosts a major Carnival, and during that week Azuero buses are packed, so reserve in advance or plan your trip outside the festival dates.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get from Panama City to Pedasí?

Plan on about five hours in total. That covers the long-haul ride from Albrook down the Interamericana to the Azuero, plus the final leg to Pedasí via Las Tablas or Chitré.

How much does the Panama City to Pedasí trip cost?

Expect roughly $10 to $18 USD all in. The main bus from Albrook makes up most of the fare, with any short Las Tablas–Pedasí connecting leg adding a small amount.

What time do buses leave Panama City for Pedasí?

Buses from Albrook run through the day, with first departures around 6:00 AM and the last sensible service around 6:00 PM. A morning start is best so you arrive in Pedasí before dark.

Do buses go directly into Pedasí?

Some services run through to Pedasí, but many terminate in Las Tablas or Chitré, the Azuero hubs, where you transfer to a short local bus for the final stretch to the village.

What is there to do once I reach Pedasí?

Pedasí is a relaxed Azuero beach town and a base for the surf at nearby Playa Venao and boat trips to Isla Iguana, a wildlife refuge known for snorkeling and seabirds.

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