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How to get fromLake City to Destinby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake City to Destin by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Valdosta, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Valdostabus bus
    2. Fly from Valdosta (VLD) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane VLD - VPS
    6h 44m
    $118–438

  2. Drive  252.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake City to Destincar car 252.4 mi
    4h 37m
    $47–67

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi taxi
    15h 18m
    $185–257

  4. Bus to Jacksonville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane JAX - VPS
    7h 30m
    $106–413

Valdosta (VLD) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Lake City, FL, USA and Destin, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake City to Destin. However, you can take the bus to Valdosta, take the taxi to Valdosta (VLD) airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Destin. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mobile Bus Station, walk to Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station, take the bus to GMandO, take the bus to St Joseph SB Near St Louis St, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Destin.

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