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Map of the routes from Bocas del Toro and Boquete to Santa Catalina, Panama
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Boquete ↔ Santa Catalina

There are three ways to travel between Boquete and Santa Catalina:

  • Shared shuttle: the easy option, about 4–5 hours, around $35
  • Rental car: about 4–5 hours via Santiago and Soná
  • Public bus: no direct route, several changes and 9–10 hours

The shuttle is what almost everyone uses. Coming from Panama City instead? Our guide How to Get to Santa Catalina covers every route.

Shared Shuttle
Option 1 of 3

Shared Shuttle

Best for: Easiest connection

Travel Time

~4–5 hours

Price

~$35 p.p.

Transfers

None

Comfort

High

2 Operators

Shuttle Santa Catalina

Shuttle Santa Catalina

5.0★ on Google (7 reviews) and TripAdvisor (8 reviews), checked Aug 2026

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Hello Travel Panama

Hello Travel Panama

4.6★ on Google (387 reviews), checked Sep 2026

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Rental Car
Option 2 of 3

Rental Car

Best for: Flexibility on the ground

Travel Time

~4–5 hours

Price

Rental + fuel

Transfers

None

Comfort

High

Public Bus
Option 3 of 3

Public Bus

Best for: Backup option only

Travel Time

~9–10 hours

Transfers

Several (David, Santiago, Soná)

Comfort

Basic

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