Bocas del Toro ↔ Santa Catalina
Getting from Bocas del Toro to Santa Catalina is a full travel day, whichever way you go. There are two practical options:
- Direct shuttle: one booking, around $70, via Boquete
- Two legs with a stopover in Boquete: the more relaxed way, and Boquete is worth a night or two
Every route starts with the water taxi from Bocas Town to Almirante on the mainland. Public buses are not a realistic option here. For all other ways to reach Santa Catalina, see How to Get to Santa Catalina.
Direct Shuttle
Travel Time
Full day
Price
~$70 p.p.
Transfers
1 (Almirante)
Comfort
High
Operator
Shuttle Santa Catalina
5.0★ on Google (7 reviews) and TripAdvisor (8 reviews), checked Aug 2026
Two Legs via Boquete
Bocas → Boquete
~4.5–6 hours
Boquete → Santa Catalina
~4–5 hours
Price
~$30–35 + ~$35
2 Operators
Hello Travel Panama
4.6★ on Google (387 reviews), checked Sep 2026
Shuttle Santa Catalina
5.0★ on Google (7 reviews) and TripAdvisor (8 reviews), checked Aug 2026
Boquete ↔ Santa Catalina
There are three ways to travel between Boquete and Santa Cat
Panama City ↔ Santa Catalina
There are four ways to get from Panama City to Santa Catalin
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