For travelers, Almirante is mainly a jumping-off point for land travel to other cities on the mainland, Panama or Costa Rica. It is an approximately 30-minute water taxi ride from Colón Island. There are two bus terminals, one located in the center of the town, the other on the outskirts of town. There are direct buses available from Almirante to David and Panama City, as well as private shuttle services to Boquete. Additionally shuttle services exist between Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Bocas del Toro passing through Almirante.