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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Panama City Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CLT - ECP
    3h 35m
    $122–487

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CLT - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    4h 28m
    $82–438

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 43m
    $106–195

  4. Drive 534.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Panama City Beachcar car 534.8 mi
    9h 43m
    $98–141

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 4m
    $101–197

  6. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 14m
    $129–302

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Panama City Beach, FL, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Panama City Beach via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tallahassee, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 14h 43m.

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