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PTYPanamaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Tocumen International Airport

Panama City, Panama

Drop-off

Downtown Panama City (Iglesia del Carmen / Via España area)

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Fastest

Panama Metro Line 2 Ramal Aeropuerto + Line 2 + Line 1

metro · 10m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service
Panama Metro Line 2 Ramal Aeropuerto + Line 2 + Line 1
metro
Headway
10
Backup
MiBus E489 + Panama Metro Line 2/1 · 15-30m

Note

From Aeropuerto station at Tocumen Airport, take the Line 2 airport branch train to Corredor Sur, continue on Line 2 to San Miguelito, then transfer to Line 1 toward Iglesia del Carmen and other downtown stops; total fare is about USD 0.85 and trains typically run every ~10 minutes during operating hours, with reduced hours on Sundays and holidays.cite

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Panama City: City Transfer Guide

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service
MiBus S480 Corredor Sur – Albrook (via city center)
Mode
bus
Freq
15-20m
Note
From bus stops near the airport on Aeropuerto Street, MiBus route S480 runs via Corredor Sur to Albrook, passing central areas and offering a direct low-cost option to reach the wider downtown/Albrook terminal area, but it requires a short walk (about 500 m) from the terminals and uses the standard MiBus card payment.cite

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service
Panama Metro Line 2 Ramal Aeropuerto + Line 2 + Line 1
Mode
metro
Freq
10m
Note
From Aeropuerto station at Tocumen Airport, take the Line 2 airport branch train to Corredor Sur, continue on Line 2 to San Miguelito, then transfer to Line 1 toward Iglesia del Carmen and other downtown stops; total fare is about USD 0.85 and trains typically run every ~10 minutes during operating hours, with reduced hours on Sundays and holidays.cite

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

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01Where will the downtown drop-off be?
A
Most services target Downtown Panama City (Iglesia del Carmen / Via España area), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?
A
Panama Metro Line 2 Ramal Aeropuerto + Line 2 + Line 1 usually runs every 10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.