How to get from San Juan to San José by bus?

By bus

To get from San Juan to San José in Panama, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A011 bus from Policlinica Nuevo San Juan station to Parada station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B001 bus and finally take the O125 bus from Albrook station to Parada De Bus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Walk to bus station
Bus - A011A011
Bus - B001B001
Bus - O125O125
Walk to San José
Leaves from Policlinica Nuevo San Juan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Policlinica Nuevo San Juan
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A011A011
    Wait for bus
    A011
    Nuevo México (Sabanitas)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parada
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B001B001
    Wait for bus
    B001
    Albrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albrook - Bahía C
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albrook
    420 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - O125O125
    Wait for bus
    O125
    San Carlos
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Bus
    111 min
  • 10
    Walk to San José
    Walk to
    San José
    2.67 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Juan to San José

The distance between San Juan, Panama and San José, Panama is approximately 179.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Juan to San José by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Panama – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Juan

San Juan is located at San Juan, Panama and the nearest public transit station is Policlinica Nuevo San Juan.

Bus stations close to San Juan:

  • Policlinica Nuevo San Juan
  • Parada
  • Calle Primera, 81

Public transit stations close to San José, Panama

San José is located at San José, Panama and the nearest public transit station is Manzana 130407, 12-68.

Bus stations close to San José:

  • Manzana 130407, 12-68
  • Parada De Bus

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Juan to San José?

    The fastest way takes 239 minutes, using Bus line A011, Bus line B001, Bus line O125.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Juan and San José in Panama?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Juan to San José in Panama?

    The A011 bus line goes from Policlinica Nuevo San Juan station near San Juan to Nuevo México (Sabanitas) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nuevo México (Sabanitas) station near San José in Panama

  • How long does it take to travel from San Juan to San José in Panama by bus?

    The total travel time between San Juan and San José in Panama by bus is about 3 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Juan to get to San José in Panama?

    Get on the A011 bus from the Policlinica Nuevo San Juan stop near San Juan in Panama.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Juan and San José in Panama?

    Get off the bus at the Nuevo México (Sabanitas) stop, which is closest to San José in Panama.

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