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There are 7 ways to get from Destin to Athens by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane VPS - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    4h 26m
    $138–490

  2. Drive 366.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Destin to Athenscar car 366.3 mi
    7h 42m
    $67–97

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 7m
    $191–278

  4. Taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ECP - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 4m
    $242–613

  5. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane PNS - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 18m
    $218–552

  6. Drive to Mobile Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Destin to Mobile-Airport-MOBcar car
    2. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MOB - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 35m
    $121–481

  7. Taxi, bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus bus
    14h 4m
    $224–320

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Destin, FL, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Destin to Athens. However, you can take the taxi to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), walk to Atlanta Airport, then take the bus to Best Western - Athens. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Crestview, take the bus to Tallahassee, walk to N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, take the bus to C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 22, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, then take the bus to Athens Transit Center.

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