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How to get fromCharleston to Panama City Beachby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Panama City Beach by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CHS - ECP
    5h 9m
    $112–408

  2. Fly Charleston International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CHS - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    5h 59m
    $73–361

  3. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    13h
    $155–301

  4. Drive 447.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Panama City Beachcar car 447.3 mi
    9h 3m
    $82–118

  5. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane HHH - ECP
    6h 54m
    $129–432

  6. Fly Charleston International Airport to Dothan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane CHS - DHN
    2. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Panama City Beachcar car
    6h 41m
    $74–355

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0760S
    15h 55m
    $129–269

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) every 3 hours.

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