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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Panama City Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CHO - ECP
    4h 56m
    $153–484

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

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CHO - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    5h 54m
    $118–435

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 4m

  4. Bus, train via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 24m
    $284–551

  5. Drive 798.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Panama City Beachcar car 798.5 mi
    14h 30m
    $146–211

  6. Fly to Dothan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane CHO - DHN
    2. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Panama City Beachcar car
    6h 29m
    $120–435

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 9m
    $283–556

Charlottesville (CHO) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Panama City Beach, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlottesville to Panama City Beach via Richmond, Jacksonville, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 22h 4m.

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