How To Get From Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao Best Way – You can go by car, bus, shared van plus a water taxi.
What Is The Distance From Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao?
The distance from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is 533 kilometers. The travel time from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is around 9 hours by water taxi plus car.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao?
The cheapest way from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is by bus for $45-60 USD depending on how long you want to take and if you take taxis. The bus travel time will be around 12-14 hours from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao. Read here how to get from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro the reverse way.
What Is The Best Way From Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao?
The best way from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is by shared van for $70 USD and you can book online (USE CODE: GAMINTRAVELER to get 10% off). The shared van travel time from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is around 9 hours.
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WHERE TO STAY IN PLAYA VENAO
Hostel and dorms can only cost $15 USD a night in Playa Venao if you’re on budget travel. There are also mid-range hotels in Panama. They can cost up to $50 USD a night if you want a more comfortable place to stay at while exploring Panama. If you prefer luxury will start from $100 USD per night.
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HOW TO GET FROM BOCAS DEL TORO TO PLAYA VENAO
MYPINKBUS SHUTTLE FROM BOCAS DEL TORO TO PLAYA VENAO (BEST WAY)
The best way from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is by shared van for $70 USD. You will not have to get worried about bus schedules, renting a car and luggage. It will be included in the price the water taxi from Bocas del Toro to Almirante!
MyPinkBus shuttle schedule from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao leaves every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 15 am and gets to Playa Venao at 8 pm. You can book online (USE CODE: GAMINTRAVELER to get 10% off). You will be able to get to your destination in the same day without any hassle!
MyPinkBus shuttle from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao will give you the best luxury shuttle experience avoiding any hassle. They will bring your surfboards or kiteboarding gear at no extra cost plus you will have wifi included!
BUS FROM BOCAS DEL TORO TO PLAYA VENAO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is by water taxi plus bus for $45-60 USD. There is no direct bus from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao. It will be complicated to reach by public bus from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao on the same day without getting taxis because the buses don’t leave so often.
First, you will have to ride a water taxi from Bocas del Toro to Almirante. Once in Almirante local bus from to David and from David to Santiago. Once in Santiago, a bus going from Santiago to Las Tablas and from Las Tablas to Playa Venao or by shared taxi or taxi.
FERRY/WATER TAXI SCHEDULE FROM BOCAS DEL TORO TO ALMIRANTE
The ferry or water taxi schedule from Bocas del Toro to Almirante is starting at 6 am. The ferry or water taxi from Bocas del Toro to Almirante will take 30 minutes.
The water taxi fare from Bocas del Toro to Almirante is $6 USD. You will have to walk 15 minutes from the port to get to Almirante Bus Terminal or ride a taxi for $1 USD.
Once in Almirante, you will have to take a bus from Almirante to David.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM ALMIRANTE TO DAVID
The bus schedule from Almirante to David is running every 30 minutes. The bus fare from Almirante to David is $8 USD. The bus travel time from Almirante to David is around 3 hours and 30 minutes.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM DAVID TO SANTIAGO
The bus schedule from David to Santiago is running more often every 30-60 minutes. The bus travel time from David to Santiago is around 3 hours. The bus fare from David to Santiago is $9 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SANTIAGO TO LAS TABLAS
There are buses going from Santiago to Las Tablas but you will have to stop at Chitre. You will have to take two buses. It will take around 4 hours travel time from Santiago to Las Tablas. The bus fare of the two buses can be around $8 USD.
It will be taxis and shared taxis where you can join people to save time but it will be an expensive option.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM LAS TABLAS TO PLAYA VENAO
Once in Las Tablas, the bus schedule from Las Tablas to Playa Venao leaves at 1 30 pm (only one bus departure). The bus fare from Las Tablas to Playa Venao is $5 USD and the bus travel time from Las Tablas to Playa Venao is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
If you can’t get the bus leaving at 1 30 pm from Las Tablas to Playa Venao. You can get a taxi from Las Tablas to Playa Venao for around $50 USD. Or a bus from Las Tablas to Pedasi around 45 minutes travel time and around $3 USD. Once in Pedasi, you will have to ride a taxi from Pedasi to Playa Venao for $25 USD and 30 minutes of travel time.
The total bus fare and water taxi from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao are around $45-60 USD the cheapest if you are able to join more people. The total travel time by bus from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is around 13-14 hours with waiting time and bus transfers but you will have to take taxis.
You will save $10-15 USD going on your own compared to book online. Maybe you will have to sleep on the way, hitchhike but it will be an amazing adventure for sure!
BEST WAY FROM BOCAS DEL TORO TO PLAYA VENAO PUBLIC BUS VS SHARED VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is by shared van for $70 USD and you can book online (USE CODE: GAMINTRAVELER to get 10% off). You will go directly from your hotel in Playa Venao making sure you arrive on the same day. The travel time is around 9 hours and you will have wifi onboard.
The best way from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao is by water taxi, bus, taxi and hitchhiking for $45-60 USD if you are on a tight budget. There is no direct bus and you will have to transfer and have a long waiting time between the buses and probably get taxis or shared transportation on the way to reach Playa Venao.
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