What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to Destin?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Destin is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to Destin?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Destin is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $240 - $700.

How far is it from Columbus to Destin?

The distance between Columbus and Destin is 711 miles. The road distance is 696.8 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus to Destin without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus to Destin without a car is to taxi and bus via Sandy Springs which takes 20h 16m and costs $360 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Destin?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Columbus to Destin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Destin?

Destin is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 6:09 PM in Columbus and 5:09 PM in Destin.

Can I drive from Columbus to Destin?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Destin is 697 miles. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Columbus to Destin.

Where can I stay near Destin?

There are 7459+ hotels available in Destin.

Columbus to Destin - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Destin by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Indianapolis, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane IND - VPS
3h 24m
$248–661
Drive 692.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbus to Destincar 692.8 mi
11h 51m
$127–183
Taxi, bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Bloomingtontaxi
2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus
4. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus
5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi
20h 16m
$368–499
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
5. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus
6. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi
28h 10m
$535–961
Drive to Covington, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
1. Drive from Columbus to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane CVG - VPS
4h 10m
$145–576
Taxi to Indianapolis, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane IND - ECP
3. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Destintaxi
4h 16m
$348–786
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
1. Drive from Columbus to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane LEX - VPS
6h 31m
$166–642
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to County Line Rd at Greenwood Park Malltaxi
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Mobile Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus
5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi
24h 41m
$327–497

Indianapolis (IND) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

15Weekly Planes

3h 40mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Columbus to Destin.

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Distance: 706.6 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Columbus, IN, USA and Destin, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Destin. However, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis-Airport-IND airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Destin. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bloomington, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to Mobile, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Destin.

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