Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro Trip Overview

Distance
66 km (41.3 miles)
Price range
US$29-US$165
Ride Duration Range
1h 30m-4h
Earliest Departure
06:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Pleasure Ride

A bus to the port and a ferry is all you need to get to Bocas del Toro from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca . Ferries operate all day and travel time is traditionally under an hour. Pack your beach gear as there are plenty of water activities to do on Bocas del Toro, like surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, exploring around the beaches, and just plain relaxing. The late summer and early autumn months are traditionally the best time to visit, but keep an eye on potential tropical weather.

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

by bus + ferry,minivan,van-ferry

Cheapest

Standard Bus + Ferry

by The Panama Travel Tour

08:00

2h 30m

11:30

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

from

US$29

Fastest

Standard Minivan

by Best Travel Puerto Viejo

09:00

1h 30m

11:30

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

from

US$32

Standard Bus + Ferry

by The Panama Travel Tour

12:00

2h 30m

15:30

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

from

US$29

Standard van-ferry

by Pleasure Ride

08:00

2h 30m

11:30

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

from

US$30

Standard Minivan

by Caribe Extreme

07:50

2h

10:50

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

from

US$32

Cheapest

Standard Bus + Ferry

by The Panama Travel Tour

from

US$29

08:00

2h 30m

11:30

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Fastest

Standard Minivan

by Best Travel Puerto Viejo

from

US$32

09:00

1h 30m

11:30

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Standard Bus + Ferry

by The Panama Travel Tour

from

US$29

12:00

2h 30m

15:30

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Standard van-ferry

by Pleasure Ride

from

US$30

08:00

2h 30m

11:30

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Standard Minivan

by Caribe Extreme

from

US$32

07:50

2h

10:50

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Bocas del Toro, Panama

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

Fastest minivan: 1h 30m

Cheapest minivan: US$32

The fastest: 1h 30m

The cheapest: US$32

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

Wifi

The fastest: 2h 30m

The cheapest: US$29

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

English Speaking Staff

Wifi

TV

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 2h 30m

The cheapest: US$30

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

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Getting from Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica to Bocas Del Toro, Panama Video Short

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    Companies Operating from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro

    Travel Site

    Average time

    2h 30m - 3h 10m

    Average price

    US$33

    (135)

    The Panama Travel Tour

    Average time

    2h 30m

    Average price

    US$29

    (109)

    Caribe Shuttle

    Average time

    4h

    Average price

    US$38

    (48)

    Pleasure Ride

    Average time

    2h 30m

    Average price

    US$30

    (36)

    Green Gold

    Average time

    2h 30m

    Average price

    US$32

    (22)

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

    4.59

    Based on 320 reviews from Bookaway users who traveled from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro

    Honor S.

    14.03.2025

    Pleasure Ride

    Kresimir T.

    07.03.2025

    Pleasure Ride

    Elizabeth H.

    04.03.2025

    The Panama Travel Tour

    Emily B.

    27.02.2025

    Caribe Shuttle

    Romina M.

    10.02.2025

    Pleasure Ride

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

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

    The most popular transportation service from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro is Minivan by Caribe Extreme

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

    You can expect a journey of around 66 km (Air) when traveling from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro.

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

    Minivan by Best Travel Puerto Viejo is the fastest transportation from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro, completing the journey in 1h 30m.

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

    For budget-conscious travelers, Bus + Ferry by The Panama Travel Tour is the most affordable option from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro, costing around US$29.

    Who are the service providers on this route?

    When traveling from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro, you can choose from several provider, such as

    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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