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

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Panama City Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane BHM - ECP
    4h 1m
    $130–493

  2. Drive 266.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Birmingham to Panama City Beachcar car 266.8 mi
    5h 13m
    $49–71

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0115
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799 / ...
    8h 49m
    $67–123

  4. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane BHM - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    4h 48m
    $90–444

  5. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane HSV - ECP
    5h 8m
    $131–498

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Panama City Beach via Tallahassee and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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