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How to get fromAthens to Fort Walton Beachby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Fort Walton Beach by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane ATL - VPS
    4h 24m
    $119–438

  2. Drive 363.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Fort Walton Beachcar car 363.6 mi
    7h 34m
    $67–96

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Loxley to Pensacolabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pensacola to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    10h 26m
    $223–303

  4. Bus, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane ATL - PNS
    3. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $198–516

  5. Bus, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane ATL - ECP
    3. Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Fort Walton Beachcar car
    5h 28m
    $104–422

  6. Bus, taxi via Opelika

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Mobilebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 44m
    $233–317

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 337.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Fort Walton Beach. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Fort Walton Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to Mobile, take the bus to Pensacola, then take the taxi to Fort Walton Beach.

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