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

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

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  1. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CAE - ECP
    5h 31m
    $106–406

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CAE - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    6h 33m
    $66–358

  3. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the train from Columbia 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
    14h 16m
    $138–282

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0760S
    14h 56m
    $139–282

  5. Drive 429.3 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Panama City Beachcar car 429.3 mi
    9h 5m
    $79–114

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 53m
    $96–184

Columbia (CAE) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

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Duration5hAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 396.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Panama City Beach via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Jacksonville, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 16h 53m.

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