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How to get fromFlorida Panhandle to Kentuckyby car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Florida Panhandle to Kentucky by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Covington

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    1. Drive from Florida Panhandle to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car car
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Covington (CVG)plane plane VPS - CVG
    5h 1m
    $121–579

  2. Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Florida Panhandle to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car car
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane VPS - SDF
    5h 17m
    $110–520

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Florida Panhandle to Tallahasseecar car
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    16h 6m
    $116–215

  4. Drive 628.6 mi

    1. Drive from Florida Panhandle to Louisvillecar car 628.6 mi
    10h 59m
    $115–166

  5. Drive to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Drive from Florida Panhandle to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ECP - LEX
    7h 27m
    $142–767

  6. Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Drive from Florida Panhandle to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car car
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane VPS - LEX
    8h 2m
    $151–779

  7. Drive, bus via Preston @ Vim

    1. Drive from Florida Panhandle to Capital Circle NW and Commonwealth Boulevardcar car
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus
    18h 27m
    $140–322

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Florida Panhandle to Kentucky.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 716.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Florida Panhandle, FL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

There is no direct connection from Florida Panhandle to Kentucky. However, you can drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), walk to CVG Airport Terminal, then take the bus to 5th at Elm. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Florida Panhandle to Louisville, KY via Tallahassee and Nashville in around 16h 6m.

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