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

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

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  1. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CHO - ECP
    4h 43m
    $153–494

  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 56m
    $113–454

  3. 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
    21h 38m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 54m

  5. Drive  798.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Panama City Beachcar car 798.5 mi
    14h 29m
    $137–198

  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 32m
    $114–443

  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

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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 Downtown Transit Station to Panama City Beach via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Jacksonville, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 23h 54m.

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