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

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Fort Walton Beach by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane SAN - VPS
    7h 35m
    $128–497

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Crestviewbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    47h 22m
    $425–635

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoulatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pascagoula to Pensacolabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pensacola to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    2d 4h
    $683–1,378

  4. Drive  2,070.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fort Walton Beachcar car 2,070.7 mi
    33h 49m
    $378–546

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane LAX - VPS
    7h 44m
    $144–535

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane LGB - VPS
    8h 9m
    $227–933

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane SAN - PNS
    2. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $192–505

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,815.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) 4 times a day.

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