Panama City

Private car transfer
from Colon to Panama City

Door-to-door
in 1 hour
From ...
per seat
Comfortable
car
One way
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Colon.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 1 hour.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Panama City.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 74 km
  • 1 hour

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Colon to Panama City

The most comfortable and convenient option for many travelers is a private transfer service such as Daytrip, which offers smooth, swift, and seamless door-to-door transportation from Colon to Panama City, crossing the famous Panama Canal with a friendly local driver.
The Daytrip private transfer service is the best transportation option for many travelers, thanks to the flexible booking policies, optional sightseeing stops, and exceptional service. This service offers a more luxurious experience than a taxi and arrives faster than a bus.
There are public transport options on this route, including the local bus. This is also the cheapest way to get to Panama City, as tickets can be found for as little as $2. Visitors should book tickets online in advance to secure their spot on a sometimes crowded bus.
The cost of a taxi can vary across companies, but travelers can anticipate spending $40-$60 for this trip. Instead of a taxi, travelers should consider the elevated experience offered by a Daytrip private car service between the two cities.
There are some private shuttle services from Colon to Panama City. Still, visitors should be aware that the trip can be somewhat expensive when compared to the local bus and that the shuttles can sometimes become overbooked during peak travel times.
Yes - the famous Panama Canal railway, also called the Interoceanic rail, takes passengers between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans on a 45-minute to 1-hour journey. However, this train is not commonly used as public transportation and only transfers cruise ship passengers now.

Visit these sights on the way

Portobelo

Portobelo

This sleepy fishing village was once the greatest Spanish port in Central America, as its UNESCO-listed fort can attest. Forts of Fortune 

Fort San Lorenzo

Fort San Lorenzo

In the days of pirates and privateers, this UNESCO-listed fort protected Spain’s economic interests. Pirate-proofing Panama 

Parque Municipal Summit

Parque Municipal Summit

This beautiful botanical garden is also home to a wildlife rescue center offering visitors the rare opportunity to see the endangered harpy eagle. Aquiline Atmosphere 

Templo Baha'i

Templo Baha'i

This distinctive domed structure was the first Central American temple of a little-known and much-persecuted equality-loving religion. The Egg of Equality 

Miraflores Visitor Center

Miraflores Visitor Center

Watch ships pass through the Panama Canal and learn about the history of one of the world’s most important waterways. The C-annals of History 

Why people love Daytrip

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  • 863 travelers took this route with us
Dec 4, 2024

Excellent service for transfers in Thailand

I was unsure about this company but a few good reviews on Trip Advisor made me take the chance. I am so happy that we did. We needed a ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Our driver Saksun was an excellent driver - it's not a long distance to drive (by Texas standards!) but the road is challenging and there are a lot of places where improvements to the road are being made. It took around 3 hours with a stop at a place with very clean bathrooms, very interesting hot springs and a place to get a snack and cold drinks. Saksun had a vehicle that was fantastic for this type of drive - a very comfortable ride indeed and was obviously well maintained and very clean. I highly recommend this company. I used to post on trip advisor as "lakekariba" but got out of the habit of doing so. This company was so easy to use and the result was so enjoyable that I felt that the company Daytrip and the driver Saksun had earned our trust and a glowing review. Gillian and Ted Pearsall Austin, Texas

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler lakekariba
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lakekariba

Dec 4, 2024
Dec 3, 2024

Excellent option to get to Vienna to Budapest!

We used Daytrip to travel between Budapest and Vienna with a 2 hour stop for lunch in Bratislava. Our driver Zsombor arrived on time at our hotel in Budapest and was very friendly and informative throughout our trip. His vehicle was roomy and clean and he was kind enough to provide us with some bottled water for the trip. Our quick visit stop in Bratislava was very nice as well. He gave us plenty of time to explore the city and have lunch before meeting him again when it was time to head for Vienna. Daytrip provided us with a happy and trouble free transfer between Budapest and Vienna. Many thanks to your team and especially to your driver Zsombor!

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler pgh1125
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pgh1125

Dec 3, 2024
Nov 9, 2024

Great communication with an actual person! They will take you ANYWHERE, No pre-set routes to choose from!

Last minute plan change and Daytrip was our last resort so I chatted with them and had an immediate response from a real person, best situation ever. Never used Daytrip before but the reviews were incredible so we took the chance and booked a driver at like 11-12pm and by 7am the next morning when we woke, they found us a driver and the driver had already texed us making contact! Very impressed and will definitely use them again. We went from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Tivat, Montenegro.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler James B
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James B

Nov 9, 2024
Jan 18, 2020

Easy dependable transfer

I used Daytrip to travel from Colon to Panama City. This company is very well run and has good communication with you. I needed to refine my pickup location in Colon and they responded very quickly after I sent an email to them. The night before my early morning pickup I received an email saying that my assigned driver could not make it. However, they got me a new driver and he was terrific. My pickup spot was not the normal cruise disembarqment but we had no trouble finding him. The ride was good and Jorge was a very pleasant guy. Will use this site again.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler 298russg
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298russg

Jan 18, 2020

Vehicle options for this trip

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sedan

Sedan

Comparable to aVolkswagen Passat
Passengers and luggage
  • 1-3
  • 3x
  • 3x
  • Clean
  • Comfortable
  • Air conditioned
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Child seats
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free
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suv

SUV

Comparable to aToyota RAV 4
Passengers and luggage
  • 1-2
  • 2x
  • 2x
  • All standard sedan features
  • Upgrade to larger vehicle
  • Chauffeur-style service
  • Extra amenities
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mpv

Compact MPV

Comparable to aVolkswagen Touran
Passengers and luggage
  • 4
  • 4x
  • 4x
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van

Van

Comparable to aMercedes Vito
Passengers and luggage
  • 5-7
  • 7x
  • 7x
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The Daytrip driver advantage

Daytrip driver
  • Local knowledge about the route from Colon to Panama City
    Including available sights:
  • English speaking*

    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

  • Safety first!

    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

  • Available 24/7
  • Close relationship with drivers
  • Experts on the route from Colon to Panama City

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
  • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

  • Big luggage
  • 29x21x11 inches
  • 74x53x28 cm
  • Small luggage
  • 22x14x9 inches
  • 56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

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