There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Fort Walton Beach by bus, plane, train, taxi, 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.
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
best- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane STL - VPS
5h 27m$120–500Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane STL - ECP
- Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Fort Walton Beachcar
6h 37m$110–494Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Effingham Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoulatrain
- Take the bus from Pascagoula to Pensacolabus
- Take the taxi from Pensacola to Fort Walton Beachtaxi
22h 22m$359–666Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Effingham to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Biloxi to Crestviewbus
- Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi
23h 2m$244–369Drive 703.4 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Fort Walton Beachcar 703.4 mi
12h 36m$129–186Bus to Midamerica St. Louis Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane BLV - VPS
5h 46m$133–468Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane STL - PNS
- Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi
6h 20m$189–518
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Fort Walton Beach is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Fort Walton Beach is to bus and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $120 - $500.
The distance between Effingham and Fort Walton Beach is 737 miles. The road distance is 707.5 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Fort Walton Beach without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 22h 22m and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Effingham to Fort Walton Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Fort Walton Beach is 707 miles. It takes approximately 12h 36m to drive from Effingham to Fort Walton Beach.
There are 6153+ hotels available in Fort Walton Beach.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Effingham to Fort Walton Beach. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Fort Walton Beach. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, take the train to Pascagoula, walk to Pascagoula, take the bus to Pensacola, then take the taxi to Fort Walton Beach.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pensacola International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $65–140
Able Shuttle and Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-607-0209
Choice Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-529-1806
- Website
- mychoicetaxi.com
Able Shuttle and Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-607-0209
Choice Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-529-1806
- Website
- mychoicetaxi.com
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