Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Trip Overview

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro
Distance
66 km (41.3 miles)
Price range
US$24-US$165
Ride Duration Range
3h-5h
Earliest Departure
05:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Pleasure Ride

Taking a bus to Almirante followed by a ferry is the easiest and most affordable way to get from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. There are a limited number of transports per day, so it’s best to book your ticket in advance. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca may be small, but there are a lot of things to do there, such as biking on the island, visiting Cahuita National Park, relaxing on the beaches, and horseback riding through the rainforest. The best time to visit is between February and April, or August to October.

Travel Schedule Options from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

by minivan,bus + ferry,van-ferry

Cheapest

Economy Minivan

by Green Gold

07:30

4h 30m

11:00

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

from

US$24

Fastest

Standard Minivan

by Caribe Extreme

00:00

3h

02:00

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Private transfer

US$165

Standard Bus + Ferry

by The Panama Travel Tour

07:30

4h 30m

11:00

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

from

US$29

Standard van-ferry

by Pleasure Ride

07:50

4h 30m

11:20

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

from

US$30

Economy Minivan

by Travel Site

07:30

4h 30m

11:00

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

from

US$24

Cheapest

Economy Minivan

by Green Gold

from

US$24

07:30

4h 30m

11:00

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Fastest

Standard Minivan

by Caribe Extreme

Private transfer

US$165

00:00

3h

02:00

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Standard Bus + Ferry

by The Panama Travel Tour

from

US$29

07:30

4h 30m

11:00

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Standard van-ferry

by Pleasure Ride

from

US$30

07:50

4h 30m

11:20

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Economy Minivan

by Travel Site

from

US$24

07:30

4h 30m

11:00

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Taking a minivan from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Fastest minivan: 3h

Cheapest minivan: US$24

The fastest: 3h

The cheapest: US$24

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

Wifi

The fastest: 4h

The cheapest: US$29

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

English Speaking Staff

Wifi

TV

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 4h 30m

The cheapest: US$30

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

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About the ride from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Route Information

The distance between Bocas del Toro and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is 41 miles, or approximately 66 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, including minivan,van-ferry,bus + ferry.

The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 3 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by minivan, which takes approximately 3 hours.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$24
  • 184 departures a day, or 1288 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Economy.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by van-ferry

  • Starting Price: US$30
  • 6 departures a day, or 42 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each van-ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all van-ferry options.

Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by bus + ferry

  • Starting Price: US$29
  • 16 departures a day, or 112 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each bus + ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus + ferry options.

Companies Operating from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Travel Site

Average time

4h 30m

Average price

US$24 - US$33

(135)

The Panama Travel Tour

Average time

4h 30m

Average price

US$29

(112)

Caribe Shuttle

Average time

4h

Average price

US$38

(48)

Pleasure Ride

Average time

4h 30m

Average price

US$30

(38)

Green Gold

Average time

4h 30m

Average price

US$24

(22)

Our travelers reviews about the ride from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

4.58

Based on 325 reviews from Bookaway users who traveled from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Brigitte H.

24.03.2025

The Panama Travel Tour

Martina M.

21.03.2025

The Panama Travel Tour

Honor S.

14.03.2025

Pleasure Ride

Kresimir T.

07.03.2025

Pleasure Ride

Elizabeth H.

04.03.2025

The Panama Travel Tour

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

What is the most popular transportation service from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca?

Many travelers choose Minivan as their preferred option from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by Caribe Extreme

What is the distance between Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca?

The total distance from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is roughly 66 km (Air).

What is the fastest transportation service from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca?

For the quickest travel between Bocas del Toro and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Minivan by Caribe Extreme is the top choice, completing the trip in approximately 3h.

What is the cheapest transport option from Bocas del Toro and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca?

The most affordable way to travel from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is with Minivan by Green Gold, with fares starting at US$24.

Who are the service providers on this route?

Popular service providers on the Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca route are

BUS+FERRY:  Caribe Shuttle | Travel Site | The Panama Travel Tour

MINIVAN:  Travel Site | Green Gold | Caribe Extreme | Best Travel Puerto Viejo

VAN+FERRY:  Pleasure Ride

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