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How to get fromDestin to Lake Cityby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Destin to Lake City by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Lake Citybus bus Houston
    4h 58m
    $154–193

  2. Drive 252.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Destin to Lake Citycar car 252.1 mi
    4h 36m
    $46–67

  3. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane VPS - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 18m
    $118–441

  4. Taxi, bus via Tallahassee

    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 Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 52m
    $152–207

  5. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane VPS - GNV
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    $118–417

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 287.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Destin, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Destin to Lake City. However, you can take the taxi to Crestview, take the bus to Lake City, then take the taxi to Lake City. Alternatively, you can drive from Destin to Lake City in around 4h 36m.

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