Shuttle from Boca Chica to Santa Catalina
How it works
- Tell us your plan: date, number of people and where you are staying.
- We confirm availability on a shared shuttle, or quote the trip as a private transfer.
- Book it: a $15 deposit per person secures your trip; the rest is paid on the day of travel. The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel or miss the pickup (booking policy).
About this route
Two very different Pacific coasts in one ride. After calm island days around Boca Chica and the Gulf of Chiriquí, this shuttle takes you across Chiriquí and Veraguas to Santa Catalina — the surf town and the gateway to Coiba National Park.
If Coiba is next, tell us your dates when you book and we will make sure you arrive with time to settle in before an early boat. Surfers: let us know the size of your boards so we confirm the space in the van.
Return trips from Boca Chica run on request: message us with your date and we confirm whether there is space on a shared shuttle, or offer the trip as a private transfer.
Travel guides for this trip
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
If there is space on a shared shuttle you pay the per-person fare; otherwise we quote the trip as a private transfer for your group.
Where do you pick me up?
Tell us where you are staying in Boca Chica and we confirm the pickup point by WhatsApp.
Do you drop me at my hotel?
Yes. In Santa Catalina we drop you at your hotel or hostel — tell us where you are staying when you book.
How do I reserve and pay?
Once we confirm, a $15 deposit per person secures your trip — by PayPal (booking@panamashuttles.com), Wise or a secure card payment link (card payments include the processing fee). The rest is paid on the day of travel. Please wait for our confirmation before sending any payment.
What if I cancel or miss the pickup?
The $15 deposit is non-refundable if you cancel — even at the last minute — or if you are not at the pickup point at the agreed time, so please be ready 10 minutes early. If road closures or blocked roads stop us from reaching your destination, we refund the deposit in full. Read the booking & cancellation policy.