Transportation from Panama City Airport to Port of Colon, Panama

[Kirstee]

Hello,

I'm travelling in April 2011 and am booking a flight into Panama City Airport to arrive on time for an 1830 sailing from Port of Colon. The flight arrives in Tucomen (PTY) at 1345 hrs.
What is the best and most cost efficient way to get to the Port of Colon on time ? (2 hrs prior to sailing)
Any advise is appreciated.

[DeepFrz]

Maybe this link will help.

How to get to the Colon free zone

[BlueSeas]

Originally Posted by Kirstee

Hello,

I'm travelling in April 2011 and am booking a flight into Panama City Airport to arrive on time for an 1830 sailing from Port of Colon. The flight arrives in Tucomen (PTY) at 1345 hrs.
What is the best and most cost efficient way to get to the Port of Colon on time ? (2 hrs prior to sailing)
Any advise is appreciated.

It has been a couple of years since I flew into PTY, but I believe it is about 30 minutes east of town and the canal. It was about a $30 or $40 taxi ride to the city. I believe there is a train that runs from Panama City to Colon which a lot of people use to go to work in Colon every day but I think it runs to Colon in the morning and back in the afternoon.

Another option is taking a bus from Albrook Transportation Terminal. This is the main hub of transportation for buses and domestic airlines. I think they leave about every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

It can also take up to a couple of hours to get out of the airport, so plan accordingly.

Not sure how much that helps, but hope it gets you started in the right direction.

BTW, Overall, Panama is great, but Colon is the most dangerous city in Panama, so stay in very public areas and avoid it at night... Dennis

[RTB]

Hi Kirstee. Welcome aboard!

I started the same thread a short while back and had some great replys. Check here. http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...lon-39418.html

[Misiu]

If you decide to take taxi you may contact Jose Saenz: bocasfrog at yahoo. com
He can pick you up from Tocumen and take you to Colon directly. Jose is dependable, trustworthy and speaks decent English.

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[robw_fl]

I'd say grab a cab. They can take you right where you want to go, and they travel on your schedule - not a predetermined one that may get you there late if there are any delays. Plenty available right there at the airport, and as mentioned, don't hang around Colon too long or too late. Just have the cab drop you at your destination and enjoy your sail out of there...

Rob

[lorenzo b]

Rebook your flight and spend a few days in Panama City. The old city is fabulous.

[fred.jans]

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Gregg was a very nice guy professional, knowledgeable about Panama and spoke english very well. R&E Transfer had the best prices for both transfer & tours 20 to 25% less and very reliable, we did city tour and Panama canal the last day, Gregg was already @ the Exit of the Home Port waiting for us. We strongly recommend R&E Transfer for tours and transfer from the airport to wherever you wish to go when visiting Panama.