Bus from Pedasí to Panama City

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

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Traveling from Pedasí to Panama City connects the laid-back beaches of the Azuero Peninsula with Panama's bustling capital, and it is a route many travelers do after time at Playa Venao or Isla Iguana. There is no single direct village-to-capital bus from tiny Pedasí, so you ride up to Las Tablas or Chitré first and then catch a long-haul bus to the city along the Interamericana. Plan on around five hours in total, ending at the huge Albrook terminal.

Las Tablas and Chitré are the Azuero's transport hubs, and almost every capital-bound service starts from one of them. From Pedasí the short feeder bus links you into that network, after which the main highway run is straightforward and comfortable. Albrook, formally the Gran Terminal de Transporte, is Panama City's central bus station and your arrival point, with onward connections to the metro and the rest of the city.

Route details: Pedasí to Panama City

Travel time

5 h

Distance

340 km

Typical fare

$10 – $18 USD per person

Frequency

Several daily (via Las Tablas/Chitré)

First departure

Approx. 5:00 AM

Last departure

Approx. 4:00 PM

Operators on this route

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

Pickup at Pedasí

Pedasí main street stop on the central avenue, where Las Tablas-bound buses depart

Drop-off at Panama City

Albrook Terminal (Gran Terminal de Transporte) in Panama City

About the journey

From the easygoing Azuero beach town of Pedasí, the journey first runs up the peninsula through rolling pasture and dry-forest country to Las Tablas, the capital of Los Santos famed for its Carnival. Beyond Las Tablas the road continues to Chitré, the lively commercial hub of the Azuero, where many through-buses to the capital originate. From Chitré the route joins the Interamericana and heads north, leaving the peninsula across the savannas of Herrera before reaching the main highway artery near Divisa. The bus then runs east through the sugar-cane and cattle country of Coclé, passing Penonomé and the foothills, before the highway widens on the approach to Panama City and ends at the vast Albrook terminal beside the canal.

Travel tips for Pedasí → Panama City

Catch an early feeder bus to Las Tablas. Pedasí's onward connections to the capital run from Las Tablas or Chitré, so leaving early, with first buses around 5:00 AM, gives you the best choice of Panama-bound departures.
Decide between Las Tablas and Chitré. Both have frequent buses to Albrook; Chitré generally has more departures, so if your Las Tablas connection is sparse, continuing to Chitré can be faster.
Keep small dollars for the feeder leg. The Pedasí–Las Tablas hop is inexpensive and paid in cash, so have small bills ready even if you buy the main long-haul ticket separately.
Aim to arrive at Albrook in daylight. Albrook is large and busy, and arriving before nightfall makes it easier to find the metro, taxis, or onward transport into the city.
Bring water and a snack for the highway run. The Interamericana leg is several hours with limited stops, so a drink and something to eat keep you comfortable on the long stretch.
Avoid Carnival week if you can't book ahead. Las Tablas hosts one of Panama's biggest Carnival celebrations, and during that period Azuero buses fill fast, so reserve early or travel on either side of the festival.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the bus from Pedasí to Panama City take?

Plan on about five hours in total. That includes the short feeder bus from Pedasí to Las Tablas or Chitré and the long-haul ride along the Interamericana to Albrook terminal.

How much does it cost from Pedasí to Panama City?

Expect roughly $10 to $18 USD all in. The Pedasí–Las Tablas feeder leg is cheap, and the main bus from the Azuero hub to Albrook makes up most of the fare.

What time do buses leave Pedasí for Panama City?

Feeder buses start early, around 5:00 AM, with the last sensible departure around 4:00 PM. An earlier start gives you the widest choice of Panama-bound buses from Las Tablas or Chitré.

Is there a direct bus from Pedasí to Panama City?

Direct village-to-capital service is limited, so most travelers ride first to Las Tablas or Chitré, the Azuero transport hubs, and then take a long-haul bus to Albrook from there.

Where does the bus arrive in Panama City?

Buses arrive at the Albrook terminal, formally the Gran Terminal de Transporte, which is Panama City's main bus station with direct links to the metro, taxis, and onward routes across the city.

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Origin

Pedasí

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