Bus from Volcán to David
Local microbuses + minibuses · ~1 hour · US$2-5 · Frequent return + onward connections
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The Volcán → David return route is the standard transit for travelers heading to David's transit hub for onward connections.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — frequent local microbuses + minibuses ($2-5 USD, every 30-60 min).
Route details: Volcán to David
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. 5:30 AM
Last departure
Approx. 6:30 PM
Operators on this route
Local microbuses + minibuses
Pickup at Volcán
Volcán central bus stop
Drop-off at David
David central bus terminal — onward Panama City Pullman or Costa Rica border or Bocas del Toro
About the journey
The Volcán → David return is the standard transit for travelers heading from western Chiriquí highlands to David's transit hub for onward connections.
Travel tips for Volcán → David
- Frequent return service — every 30-60 min.
- Onward to Boquete — David transfer (~30-45 min, $2-5 USD).
- Onward to Panama City — Pullman from David (~6-7 h, $15-25 USD).
- Onward to Costa Rica via Paso Canoas — local bus from David.
- Onward to Bocas del Toro — local bus from David to Almirante (~3-4 h) + ferry.
- Currency: USD throughout.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Volcán to David?
**About 1 hour** — same as inverse direction.
How much is the bus from Volcán to David?
**US$2-5 per person**.
Can I continue to Boquete from Volcán?
**Yes** — Volcán → David (~1 h) + David → Boquete (~30-45 min). Total ~2 hours via transfer.
What time do microbuses leave Volcán for David?
**Every 30-60 minutes during daytime** — typically 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Can I continue to Costa Rica same-day from Volcán?
**Yes via Paso Canoas (David transfer)** — total ~2-2.5 hours to border. Or direct via **Río Sereno border** (~1 h northwest of Volcán) for alternative quieter crossing.
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