Bus from Pedasí to Las Tablas
Local bus · ~45 min · $2–$5 USD · frequent through the day
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The Pedasí to Las Tablas bus is the everyday local link connecting the lower Azuero beach town to its provincial capital. These are small, frequent local buses rather than long-distance coaches, running through the day along the coastal road for a fare of just $2–$5. The trip takes about 45 minutes over roughly 42 km. For most travelers this is the first leg of a longer journey, since Las Tablas is the transfer point for buses onward to Chitré and Panama City, but it's also simply how locals and visitors move between Pedasí and the regional hub.
Because these are local buses, they may make stops along the way and you typically pay the driver or conductor in cash on board. Service is frequent during daylight but thins out by evening, so plan to travel during the day. Pedasí is a small town and the bus picks up along its main street, so it's easy to flag down. If you're connecting onward at Las Tablas, leave a little buffer, since the local bus times don't always line up neatly with the long-distance departures.
Route details: Pedasí to Las Tablas
Travel time
45 min
Distance
42 km
Typical fare
$2 – $5 USD per person
Frequency
Frequent local buses through the day
First departure
Approx. 6:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 6:00 PM
Operators on this route
Pedasí–Las Tablas local buses
Pickup at Pedasí
Pedasí main street stop, in the center of the Azuero beach town
Drop-off at Las Tablas
Las Tablas bus terminal, the Los Santos capital with onward Azuero connections
About the journey
This short local run links the laid-back beach town of Pedasí with the provincial capital of Las Tablas, along the southeastern edge of the Azuero peninsula. From Pedasí, known as the gateway to Isla Iguana and the surf beaches of Playa Venao, the small bus heads north on the coastal road through dry tropical scrub, cattle pasture and a string of tiny Los Santos villages. The terrain is gently rolling and rural, with glimpses of the Pacific off to the east and the warm, sun-bleached landscape typical of the lower Azuero. The roughly 42 km trip takes about 45 minutes on a good paved road. Las Tablas, the bustling capital famous for Carnival and the La Pollera dress, is the hub where this local line meets the longer-distance buses heading up the peninsula and on to Panama City.
Travel tips for Pedasí → Las Tablas
- Catch it on the main street. In Pedasí the local bus picks up along the central street, so you can simply wait there and flag it down rather than hunting for a terminal.
- Pay in cash on board. These local buses take a $2–$5 fare paid to the driver or conductor, so have small US dollars and coins ready since there's no ticket window.
- Travel in daylight. Service is frequent through the day but tapers off by evening, so take an earlier bus to be sure of a ride and an onward connection.
- Leave buffer for connections. If you're transferring at Las Tablas to a Chitré or Panama City bus, allow extra time, since the local schedule doesn't always align with the long-distance departures.
- Keep your bag with you. These are small local buses, so travel light and keep your luggage on your lap or beside you rather than expecting a cargo hold.
- Use Las Tablas as your transfer hub. Las Tablas's terminal links to the wider Azuero and capital network, so confirm onward times there if you're heading up the peninsula.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Pedasí to Las Tablas bus?
About 45 minutes over roughly 42 km on the coastal road. Local stops along the way can add a few minutes.
How much does it cost?
Just $2–$5 USD, paid in cash to the driver or conductor on board. Panama uses the US dollar, so bring small bills and coins.
How often do the buses run?
Frequently through the day, with departures from around 6:00 AM until early evening, roughly 6:00 PM. Service thins out after dark, so travel during daylight.
Where do I catch the bus in Pedasí?
Along the main street in the center of town. The local bus picks up there, so you can simply wait and flag it down rather than going to a formal terminal.
Can I connect onward to Panama City from Las Tablas?
Yes. Las Tablas is the Azuero hub, with onward buses to Chitré and Panama City. Leave a little buffer, since the local Pedasí bus times don't always line up with the long-distance departures.
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