How to get from San José to Santa Ana by bus?

By bus

To get from San José to Santa Ana in Panama, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L037 bus from Manzana 130407, 12-68 station to Parada De Bus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the O125 bus and finally take the CH416 bus from Albrook station to Cinta Costera, 2901-02 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Bus - L037L037
Bus - O125O125
Bus - CH416CH416
Walk to Santa Ana
Leaves from Manzana 130407, 12-68

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San José
  • 2
    Bus - L037L037
    Wait for bus
    L037
    Cabuya
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Bus
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - O125O125
    Wait for bus
    O125
    Panamá
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albrook
    91 min
  • 6
    Bus - CH416CH416
    Wait for bus
    CH416
    Chepo
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cinta Costera, 2901-02
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Santa Ana
    Walk to
    Santa Ana
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via L037, O125 and CH418

To get from San José to Santa Ana in Panama, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L037 bus from Manzana 130407, 12-68 station to Parada De Bus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the O125 bus and finally take the CH418 bus from Albrook station to M. Calidonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Bus - L037L037
Bus - O125O125
Bus - CH418CH418
Walk to Santa Ana
Leaves from Manzana 130407, 12-68

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San José
  • 2
    Bus - L037L037
    Wait for bus
    L037
    Cabuya
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Bus
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - O125O125
    Wait for bus
    O125
    Panamá
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albrook
    91 min
  • 6
    Bus - CH418CH418
    Wait for bus
    CH418
    Las Margaritas
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    M. Calidonia
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Santa Ana
    Walk to
    Santa Ana
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San José to Santa Ana

The distance between San José, Panama and Santa Ana, Panama is approximately 100.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San José to Santa Ana 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 José

San José is located at San José, Panama and the nearest public transit station is Parada De Bus.

Bus stations close to San José:

  • Parada De Bus

Public transit stations close to Santa Ana, Panama

Santa Ana is located at Santa Ana, Panama and the nearest public transit station is Estación Marañon - Bahía 03.

Metro stations close to Santa Ana:

  • Estación 5 De Mayo
  • Estación Lotería
  • Estación Santo Tomás

Bus stations close to Santa Ana:

  • Estación Marañon - Bahía 03
  • Estación Marañon - Bahía 06
  • Estación Marañon - Bahía 02

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via L037, O125 and CH418

To get from San José to Santa Ana in Panama, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L037 bus from Manzana 130407, 12-68 station to Parada De Bus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the O125 bus and finally take the CH418 bus from Albrook station to M. Calidonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Bus - L037L037
Bus - O125O125
Bus - CH418CH418
Walk to Santa Ana
Leaves from Manzana 130407, 12-68

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San José
  • 2
    Bus - L037L037
    Wait for bus
    L037
    Cabuya
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Bus
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - O125O125
    Wait for bus
    O125
    Panamá
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albrook
    91 min
  • 6
    Bus - CH418CH418
    Wait for bus
    CH418
    Las Margaritas
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    M. Calidonia
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Santa Ana
    Walk to
    Santa Ana
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line L037, Bus line O125, Bus line CH416.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line L037, Bus line O125, Bus line CH418.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

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

    The L037 bus line goes from Cabuya station near San José to Parada De Bus station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Parada De Bus station near Santa Ana in Panama

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

    The total travel time between San José and Santa Ana in Panama by bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the L037 bus from the Cabuya stop near San José in Panama.

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

    Get off the bus at the Parada De Bus stop, which is closest to Santa Ana in Panama.

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