The David–Boquete bus runs about every 20–30 minutes from around 5am to 9pm and takes 45–55 minutes. Taxis cost $2–3 within town and $35–45 to David airport, and there is no Uber. Local buses to the surrounding areas leave from the town centre when full and stop running in the early evening.
The bus to David
Buses between Boquete and David run about every 20–30 minutes, from around 5am to 9pm, and take 45–55 minutes. Fares quoted differ: $1.75 according to Panama Spot, and B/.2.15 on the PanaVa arrivals board in October 2026 (the balboa is on a par with the US dollar). Carry small notes.
Taxis
Taxis are the easy way to fill the gaps. There is no Uber in Boquete.
- Within town: $2–3.
- To Caldera: $15–20.
- To David airport: $35–45.
Local buses
Local buses to the surrounding areas leave from around the central park and go when full, roughly every 30–60 minutes, for $0.50–1.50. Published timetables for these side routes are out of date, so ask the driver when the last bus back leaves — most stop in the early evening.
Supermarkets
Bajo Boquete has the Super Barú and Romero supermarkets within walking distance of the centre, and Alto Boquete has more shops along the main road.
To Volcán and Cerro Punta
From Boquete, go via David. Buses from David to Volcán take about an hour and run every 30–60 minutes from about 6am to 7pm.
Questions people ask
Is there Uber in Boquete?
No. Use local taxis: $2–3 within town.
How much is a taxi from Boquete to David airport?
About $35–45.
How much is the bus from David to Boquete?
About $2 — sources in 2026 quote $1.75 and B/.2.15. The ride takes 45–55 minutes.