How To Get From Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro Best Way – You can go by car, bus, shared van plus a water taxi.
What Is The Distance From Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro?
The distance from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro is 533 kilometers. The travel time from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro is around 9 hours by car plus a water taxi.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro?
The cheapest way from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro 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 Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro. Read here how to get from Bocas del Toro to Playa Venao the reverse way.
What Is The Best Way From Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro?
The best way from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro 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 Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro is around 9 hours.
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WHERE TO STAY IN BOCAS DEL TORO
Hostel and dorms can only cost $15 USD a night in Bocas del Toro 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 PLAYA VENAO TO BOCAS DEL TORO
MYPINKBUS SHUTTLE FROM PLAYA VENAO TO BOCAS DEL TORO (BEST WAY)
The best way from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro 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 Almirante to Bocas del Toro!
MyPinkBus shuttle schedule from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro is leaving every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 11 pm and gets to Bocas del Toro at 8 am. You can book online (USE CODE: GAMINTRAVELER to get 10% off). You will save a night of accommodation by taking the night shuttle!
MyPinkBus shuttle from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro 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 PLAYA VENAO TO BOCAS DEL TORO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro is by bus plus water taxi for $45-60 USD. There is no direct bus from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro. It will be complicated to reach by public bus from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro in the same day without getting taxis because the buses aren’t leaving so often.
You will have to get a bus from Playa Venao to Las Tablas and transfer a bus from Tablas to Santiago. Once in Santiago, you will get a bus from Santiago to David, and a bus from David to Almirante where you will get the water taxi from Almirante to Bocas del Toro.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PLAYA VENAO TO LAS TABLAS
The bus schedule from Playa Venao to Las Tablas leaves at 7 15 am to Pedasi where you can get a bus to Las Tablas. But if you go by local buses with the transfers and waiting time you will not be able to get in the same day from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro.
There are taxis from Playa Venao to Las Tablas for $50 USD if you join more people could be $10-15 USD for each person depending on how many people are joining. It will take 1 hour and 30 minutes to get from Playa Venao to Las Tablas.
BUS SCHEDULE LAS TABLAS TO SANTIAGO
There are buses going from Las Tablas to Santiago but you will have to stop at Chitre. There are two buses and you will take around 4 hours and the bus fare can be around $8 USD. It will be taxis and you can join people to save time but it will be an expensive option.
You can also get a taxi to Tonosi or a taxi for a similar price to Pedasi. From Tonosi you will get a bus to Chitre, from Chitre to Ocu and from Ocu to Santiago. The bus travel time will be the same around 4 hours and the bus fare from Tonosi to Santiago will be around $8 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SANTIAGO TO DAVID
Once in Santiago, the buses are running more often every 30-60 minutes. The bus travel time from Santiago to David is around 3 hours. The bus fare from Santiago to David is $9 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM DAVID TO ALMIRANTE
The bus schedule from David to Almirante is running every 30 minutes. The bus fare from David to Almirante is $8 USD and the bus travel time from David to Almirante is around 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Once you get to Almirante Bus Terminal, you will have to walk 15 minutes or get a taxi for $1 USD from Almirante Bus Terminal to reach Almirante Ferry Port where the boats are leaving from Almirante to Bocas del Toro.
FERRY/WATER TAXI FROM ALMIRANTE TO BOCAS DEL TORO
Once in Almirante, you will have to take a taxi boat from Almirante to Bocas del Toro. The ferry or water taxi from Almirante to Bocas del Toro will take 20 minutes. The taxi boat fare from Almirante to Bocas del Toro is $6 USD.
The total bus fare and water taxi from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro is around $45-60 USD the cheapest if you are able to join more people. The total travel time by bus from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro 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!
CAR RENTAL AT PLAYA VENAO
You can rent a car in Panama City and move around Panama. But I will not recommend this option since the distances are huge. And the roads aren’t the best when you go off the beaten path. A few agencies like Hertz, and Avis are available for $30-40 USD daily.
BEST WAY FROM PLAYA VENAO TO BOCAS DEL TORO PUBLIC BUS VS SHARED VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro 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 to Bocas del Toro. The travel time is around 9 hours and you will have wifi onboard. You will avoid paying for one night of accommodation!
The best way from Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro is by bus, taxi, water taxi and hitchhiking for $45-60 USD if you are on a 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 Bocas del Toro.
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.