Trucking · Panama → Los Angeles
Cross-Border Trucking from Panama to Los Angeles
Panama to Los Angeles is about 5,895 km by road. Plan on 10–11 days door to door.
- Distance
- 5,895 km
- Transit
- 10–11 days
- Service
- FTL & LTL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
We move full truckloads and consolidated shipments with verified carriers, and coordinate customs on both sides when the lane is international.
- Origin
- Panama
- Destination
- Los Angeles, United States
- Distance
- from 5,895 km
- Estimated transit
- 10–11 days
- Equipment
- 53' dry van · flatbed · reefer · FTL/LTL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and unit assignment
Tell us origin, destination, cargo and unit type; we assign a verified carrier.
- 02
Loading
Loading in Panama with the transport documents in order.
- 03
Line haul
About 5,895 km of road, 10–11 days including loading windows.
- 04
Delivery
Delivery in Los Angeles with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into United States
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg
- ACE e-Manifest for the truck crossing
- CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond
- USMCA certification of origin when applicable
- FDA / USDA prior notice for regulated goods
What drives the price on this lane
- Full truckload (FTL) vs. less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Distance and unit type (dry van, flatbed, reefer)
- Border crossing and transfer truck when the lane is international
- Customs clearance on each side of the border
- Loading/unloading time and detention
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does trucking from Panama to Los Angeles take?+
Estimated transit is 10–11 days. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Panama from Los Angeles?+
The shortest pair is 5,895 km by road.
How much does trucking from Panama to Los Angeles cost?+
It depends on unit type and whether it is FTL or LTL, the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
What documents do I need to import into United States?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg; ACE e-Manifest for the truck crossing; CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond.
From Panama to other destinations in United States
Other origins in Panama to Los Angeles
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.