Directions From Tocumen International Airport to Santa Catalina
1. From Tocumen Airport to Albrook Bus Terminal
Option 1: Quick & Comfortable Taxi/Uber
Choose Your Ride:
Fastest option: 30-minute ride (22–27 USD).
Perfect for travelers with luggage or tight schedules.
Option 2: Budget-Friendly Public Bus
Cost: $0.75 (requires Metro Card).
Steps:
Exit the airport, turn right → follow signs to the bus stop.
Take the Tocumen-Corredor Sur bus to Albrook.
Pro Tip: Ask staff where to buy a Metro Card (available at kiosks or metro stations).
Option 3: Scenic Metro Train
Travel time: 1 hour.
Relaxing ride: Enjoy views of Panama City.
Metro Card required (purchase at airport kiosks).
2. From Albrook Bus Terminal to Santa Catalina
Journey to Paradise
Option: Via Sona (Bus Route)
Buses to Sona: Departures at 6:45 AM, 8:20 AM, 10:20 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:20 PM, 4:20 PM.
From Sona to Santa Catalina:
Departures: 5:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:15 PM, 4:00 PM.
Travel time: ~1.5 hours.
Return trips: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM (not Sundays), 1:15 PM (not Sundays), 3:00 PM.
Alternative Option: Taxi from Sona to Santa Catalina
Need flexibility?
If you miss the bus or arrive late, you can hire a taxi from Sona to Santa Catalina for $40 USD. This is a great backup plan for:
Travelers with heavy luggage.
Late arrivals at Sona.
Tight schedules.
