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How to get fromArizona to Panama City Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Arizona to Panama City Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane PHX - ECP
    7h 18m
    $152–517

  2. Fly Phoenix to Pensacola International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane PHX - PNS
    2. Drive from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Panama City Beachcar car
    9h 6m
    $103–407

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 21m
    $336–524

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $879–1,425

  5. Drive  1,752.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Panama City Beachcar car 1,752.9 mi
    29h 5m
    $300–433

  6. Fly Tucson to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane TUS - ECP
    8h 10m
    $190–715

  7. Fly Phoenix to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane PHX - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    7h 42m
    $122–357

  8. Fly Tucson to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane TUS - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    9h 1m
    $150–665

  9. Fly Tucson to Pensacola International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane TUS - PNS
    2. Drive from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Panama City Beachcar car
    10h 21m
    $126–575

Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,573.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Panama City Beach, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Panama City Beach via 24th St PHX Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 38h 21m.

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