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How to get fromFort Walton Beach to Lake Cityby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Lake Citybus bus Houston
    4h 46m
    $137–172

  2. Drive 266.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Walton Beach to Lake Citycar car 266.1 mi
    4h 28m
    $49–71

  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 5m
    $106–441

  4. Taxi, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach 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 40m
    $135–181

  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 22m
    $101–406

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

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach to Lake City in around 4h 28m.

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