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

By bus

To get from San Francisco to San José in Panama, take the C640 bus from Paitilla-I station to Albrook - Bahía H station. Next, take the O125 bus from Albrook station to Parada De Bus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Bus - C640C640
Bus - O125O125
Walk to San José
Leaves from Paitilla-I

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Bus - C640C640
    Wait for bus
    C640
    Panamá Viejo-Av Balboa-Albrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albrook - Bahía H
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albrook
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - O125O125
    Wait for bus
    O125
    San Carlos
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Bus
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to San José
    Walk to
    San José
    2.67 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via S480 and O125

To get from San Francisco to San José in Panama, take the S480 bus from Paitilla-I station to Albrook - Bahía F station. Next, take the O125 bus from Albrook station to Parada De Bus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - S480S480
Bus - O125O125
Walk to San José
Leaves from Paitilla-I

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Bus - S480S480
    Wait for bus
    S480
    Corredor Sur-Albrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albrook - Bahía F
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albrook
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - O125O125
    Wait for bus
    O125
    San Carlos
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Bus
    91 min
  • 7
    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 Francisco to San José

The distance between San Francisco, Panama and San José, Panama is approximately 108.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco 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 Francisco

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, Panama and the nearest public transit station is Paitilla-R.

Metro stations close to San Francisco:

  • Estación Vía Argentina
  • Estación Fernández De Córdoba
  • Estación Santo Tomás

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Paitilla-R
  • Aquilino De La Guardia
  • Calle 50

Ferry stations close to San Francisco:

  • Ciudad De Panamá Ferry Terminal (Punta Pacífica)

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via S480 and O125

To get from San Francisco to San José in Panama, take the S480 bus from Paitilla-I station to Albrook - Bahía F station. Next, take the O125 bus from Albrook station to Parada De Bus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - S480S480
Bus - O125O125
Walk to San José
Leaves from Paitilla-I

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Bus - S480S480
    Wait for bus
    S480
    Corredor Sur-Albrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albrook - Bahía F
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albrook
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - O125O125
    Wait for bus
    O125
    San Carlos
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Bus
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to San José
    Walk to
    San José
    2.67 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line C640, Bus line O125.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to San José?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line S480, Bus line O125.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

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

    The C640 bus line goes from Panamá Viejo-Av Balboa-Albrook station near San Francisco to Albrook - Bahía H station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Albrook - Bahía H station near San José in Panama

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco and San José in Panama by bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the C640 bus from the Panamá Viejo-Av Balboa-Albrook stop near San Francisco in Panama.

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

    Get off the bus at the Albrook - Bahía H stop, which is closest to San José in Panama.

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