Island cove near Boca Chica
Shared shuttle

Shuttle from Santa Catalina to Boca Chica

$45per person
$45 per personShared A/C van~4 h travel time275 kmPickup at your hotel
Departures from Santa Catalina:7:30 AM → 11:30 AM

✓ Secure your seat with a $10 deposit per person — the rest is paid in cash to your driver

Departures & pickup

  • Departure time: 7:30 AM (arrives around 11:30 AM) from Santa Catalina.
  • Pickup: at your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina — tell us where you are staying and we confirm the pickup time by WhatsApp the day before.
  • Drop-off: Boca Chica — we confirm the exact drop-off point by WhatsApp.
  • Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage, and a rest stop on the way.

About this route

Two very different Pacific coasts in one short hop. Boca Chica is the gateway to the Gulf of Chiriquí — calm turquoise coves, island beaches like the one on our home page, and boats out to Islas Secas waters. Where Santa Catalina is about the wave, Boca Chica is about the islands.

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 $10 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 Santa Catalina?

The shuttle leaves Santa Catalina at 7:30 AM (arrives around 11:30 AM). We confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the day before travel.

Where do you pick me up?

At your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina. Tell us where you are staying when you book and we confirm the pickup time by WhatsApp the day before.

How do I get back?

Return trips from Boca Chica to Santa Catalina run on request — message us with your date and we confirm availability on a shared shuttle or offer a private transfer.

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.

Return & related routes

Boca Chica → Santa Catalina

On request · the return leg

Santa Catalina → Boquete

$40 · from the same origin

Santa Catalina → Bocas del Toro

$75 · from the same origin

Coiba National Park day tour

from Santa Catalina · snorkeling & wildlife