Shuttle from Santa Catalina to Santiago
✓ Secure your seat with a $10 deposit per person — the rest is paid in cash to your driver
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: 7:30 AM from Santa Catalina.
- Pickup: at your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina — tell us where you are staying and we confirm the pickup time by WhatsApp the day before.
- Drop-off: Santiago — we confirm the exact drop-off point by WhatsApp.
- Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage.
About this route
The short connector to Santiago, capital of Veraguas and the crossroads of the Pan-American Highway. From Santiago you can catch long-distance buses in every direction — or simply use this leg to reach banks, clinics and shopping that the surf village does not have.
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 $10 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.
What time does the shuttle leave Santa Catalina?
The shuttle leaves Santa Catalina at 7:30 AM. We confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the day before travel.
Where do you pick me up?
At your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina. Tell us where you are staying when you book and we confirm the pickup time by WhatsApp the day before.
Can I bring a surfboard or extra luggage?
Usually yes — tell us the sizes when you book so we confirm the space in the van.
Is this shuttle direct?
One vehicle for the road leg, with rest stops on longer runs. No terminal changes or bus transfers.