Shuttle from Santiago to Santa Catalina
✓ Secure your seat with a deposit — the rest is paid in cash to your driver
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM from Santiago.
- Pickup: at your hotel or hostel in Santiago 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
Santiago, capital of Veraguas, is where most people travelling by bus from Panama City change for the coast — and where the slow part usually begins: a regional bus to Soná, then another to Santa Catalina. This shuttle skips both changes and takes you from Santiago straight to the village.
Departures at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM make it easy to connect with long-distance buses from the capital and still reach the coast the same day. Tell us where to collect you in Santiago when you book.
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 Santiago?
The shuttle leaves Santiago at 1:00 PM and 6:00 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.