Bus from San Jose, US to Panama City, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Jose to Panama City on 29 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Diridon Station
Panama City Beach StationCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 16:15 PST.

Get from San Jose to Panama City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 20 hours, and with fares starting at just £108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2d 20hAverage duration
2115 milesDistance
85kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Jose, US to Panama City, US

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Panama City?

    The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Panama City start from £108. The average price for this route is around £149. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from San Jose to Panama City?

    The average bus journey time from San Jose to Panama City is 2d 20h, covering a distance of 2115 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Jose to Panama City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Panama City?

    The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Panama City at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Panama City?

    A bus journey from San Jose to Panama City produces an estimated 85 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from San Jose to Panama City?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Panama City?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Jose to Panama City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Panama City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Panama City, US was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £453

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Panama City, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £453 to £453 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Panama City, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £453, which is on 2025-11-29.

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