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How to get fromHighlands to Panama City Beachby car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Highlands to Panama City Beach by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Highlands to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane AVL - ECP
    5h 14m
    $111–410

  2. Drive 421.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Highlands to Panama City Beachcar car 421.3 mi
    7h 54m
    $77–111

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Highlands to Flying J - Commercecar car
    2. Take the bus from Flying J - Commerce to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 42m
    $120–287

  4. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Highlands to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane GSP - ECP
    6h 3m
    $130–507

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Highlands, NC, USA and Panama City Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Highlands to Panama City Beach. However, you can drive to Asheville-Airport-AVL airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), then take the taxi to Panama City Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Highlands to Panama City Beach via Flying J - Commerce, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tallahassee, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 14h 42m.

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