Shuttle from El Valle de Antón to Santa Catalina
ⓘ This route runs subject to availability — message us with your date and we confirm before you pay the deposit.
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM from El Valle de Antón.
- Pickup: we confirm the exact pickup point in El Valle de Antón by WhatsApp the day before.
- Drop-off: your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina.
- Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage.
About this route
Leave the cool air of the crater and be on the Pacific coast the same day. The van comes down the crater road to the Pan-American Highway, runs west across Coclé and Veraguas to Santiago, then down through Soná to Santa Catalina — no bus changes in Penonomé or Santiago, no hauling bags between terminals.
With departures at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, there is time for a last morning hike or the market before you go. Heading to Coiba? Tell us your dates when you book and we will make sure you arrive with time to settle in before an early boat.
Travel guides for this trip
Frequently asked questions
How do I reserve and pay?
Use our booking form or message us on WhatsApp. We confirm availability, and you secure your seat with a $15 deposit per person — by PayPal (booking@panamashuttles.com), Wise or a secure card payment link (card payments include the processing fee). The rest is paid in cash to your driver 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.
What time does the shuttle leave El Valle de Antón?
The shuttle leaves El Valle de Antón at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. We confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the day before travel.
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.
Does this route always run?
It runs subject to availability. Message us with your date and we confirm before you pay the deposit.
Can you line this up with a Coiba tour?
Yes — tell us your dates and we make sure you arrive the evening before your boat. Coiba trips leave Santa Catalina early in the morning.