Shuttle from David to Santa Catalina

$35 per personShared A/C van300 kmHotel pickup on request

✓ No payment now — we confirm your seat and pickup time by WhatsApp

Departures & pickup

  • Departure time: coordinated per group — we confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the day before. Morning departures are the norm on this long leg.
  • Pickup: at your hotel or hostel in David on request, or an agreed central meeting point.
  • Drop-off: Santa Catalina — center or your accommodation.
  • Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage, and a rest stop on the way.

About this route

Landing at David’s Enrique Malek airport? This leg connects the morning flights from Panama City straight to the surf coast — the fastest fly-and-ride combination to reach Santa Catalina and the Coiba boats without the full seven-hour road day from the capital.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pay online to reserve?

No. You reserve by WhatsApp or the form on our home page, and we confirm your seat with no advance payment.

What time does the shuttle leave David?

Departure times are coordinated per group, so they vary by day. We confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the day before travel.

Can you line this up with a Coiba tour?

Yes — tell us your dates and we make sure you arrive the evening before your boat. Coiba trips leave Santa Catalina around 7 AM.

Does this connect with flights at David airport?

Yes — send us your flight number when you book and we schedule around it.

Is this shuttle direct?

One vehicle for the road leg, with a rest stop on longer runs. No terminal changes or bus transfers.

Return & related routes

Santa Catalina → David

$35 · the return leg

Santa Catalina → Boquete

$35 · continue your trip

Santa Catalina → Bocas del Toro

$70 · continue your trip

Coiba National Park day tour

from Santa Catalina · snorkeling & wildlife
$35per person
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