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How to get fromCharleston to Santa Rosa Beachby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Charleston to Santa Rosa Beach by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CHS - VPS
    2. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $134–436

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane CHS - DHN
    2. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Santa Rosa Beachcar car
    6h 57m
    $75–355

  3. Bus, taxi via LaGrange

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Mobilebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    24h 7m
    $299–438

  4. Drive 471.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Santa Rosa Beachcar car 471.5 mi
    9h 30m
    $86–125

  5. Fly Charleston International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CHS - ECP
    2. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $163–474

  6. Fly Charleston International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane CHS - PNS
    2. Drive from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Santa Rosa Beachcar car
    6h 22m
    $379–1,175

  7. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane HHH - VPS
    3. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $149–457

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    $179–497

  9. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    26h 13m
    $274–439

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charleston to Santa Rosa Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 457.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Santa Rosa Beach. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave, take the line 104 bus to North Charleston Transit Center, walk to Charleston Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to La Grange Bus Station, take the bus to Mobile, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach.

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