Shuttle from Santa Catalina to Panama City
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: 7:30 AM (arrives around 2:00 PM) 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: Casco Antiguo (Casco Viejo), Panama City.
- Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage, and a rest stop on the way.
About this route
The return leg to the capital, timed for travellers ending their trip or catching next-day flights out of Tocumen. It is the same one-seat run as the outbound: Soná, the Pan-American across Veraguas and Coclé, and into the city.
If your flight leaves the same day, tell us the departure time when you book — we will tell you honestly whether the connection is realistic or whether you should travel the day before and sleep near the airport.
Travel guides for this trip
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 $10.85 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. Please wait for our confirmation before sending any payment.
What if I cancel or miss the pickup?
The $10.85 deposit is non-refundable if you cancel — even at the last minute — or if you are not at the pickup point at the agreed time, so please be ready 10 minutes early. If road closures or blocked roads stop us from reaching your destination, we refund the deposit in full. Read the booking & cancellation policy.
What time does the shuttle leave Santa Catalina?
The shuttle leaves Santa Catalina at 7:30 AM (arrives around 2:00 PM). 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.
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.