Shuttle from El Valle de Antón to Santa Catalina
✓ Secure your seat with a deposit — the rest is paid in cash to your driver
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM from El Valle de Antón.
- Pickup: at your hotel or hostel in El Valle de Antón on request, or an agreed meeting point — we confirm the exact pickup by WhatsApp the day before.
- Drop-off: Santa Catalina — center or your accommodation.
- Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage.
About this route
Leave the cool air of the crater and be on the Pacific coast the same day. The van comes down the crater road to the Pan-American Highway, runs west across Coclé and Veraguas to Santiago, then down through Soná to Santa Catalina — no bus changes in Penonomé or Santiago, no hauling bags between terminals.
With departures at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, there is time for a last morning hike or the market before you go. Heading to Coiba? Tell us your dates when you book and we will make sure you arrive with time to settle in before an early boat.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reserve and pay?
Use our booking form or message us on WhatsApp. We confirm availability, and you secure your seat with a deposit per person — by PayPal (booking@panamashuttles.com), Wise or a secure card payment link (card payments include the processing fee). The rest is paid in cash to your driver on the day of travel.
What time does the shuttle leave El Valle de Antón?
The shuttle leaves El Valle de Antón at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. We confirm your exact pickup point 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 early in the morning.
Can I bring a surfboard or extra luggage?
Usually yes — tell us the sizes when you book so we confirm the space in the van.
Is this shuttle direct?
One vehicle for the road leg, with rest stops on longer runs. No terminal changes or bus transfers.