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How to get fromFort Walton Beach to Port Charlotteby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Ft. Myers, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane VPS - RSW
    2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Port Charlottetaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $241–630

  2. Drive 477.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Walton Beach to Port Charlottecar car 477.3 mi
    9h 15m
    $88–126

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Walton Beach to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Arcadiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Arcadia to Port Charlottetaxi taxi
    10h 34m
    $212–269

  4. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane VPS - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus bus
    7h 51m
    $151–616

  5. Taxi, bus, Amtrak Thruway

    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 Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus bus
    14h 56m
    $208–302

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA and Port Charlotte, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Walton Beach to Port Charlotte. However, you can take the taxi to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), then take the taxi to Port Charlotte. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Crestview, take the bus to Arcadia, then take the taxi to Port Charlotte.

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