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Navigating the Buses
By The Panama Gringo | June 4, 2008
The Albrook Bus Terminal serves as the main bus terminal in Panama City and the base for over 10 bus lines that provide service not only to in the interior, but internationally as well. It is a central hub of activity in Panama, always bustling with people. Despite the amount of traffic, both human and motor, it is easy to navigate, even for those who are Spanish-challenged. 
The size and quality of the bus often depends on the destination, the line, and the price. Some buses are as nice as your standard Greyhounds, while other mini buses manage to scuttle their way along the highway, depositing passengers at every imaginable location.
If you have some time to kill before your ride, explore the terminal. It doubles as a mall with high quality shops, and is home to a Dairy Queen and two bars. If you are looking for some family fun, try the bowling alley or the movie theater. Most importantly: be bold! If you don’t know what you need, ask. Panamanians are friendly, and will point you in the right direction.