What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Wales to Destin?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Wales to Destin is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Wales to Destin?

The fastest way to get from Lake Wales to Destin is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $330 - $700.

How far is it from Lake Wales to Destin?

The distance between Lake Wales and Destin is 504 miles. The road distance is 412.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Wales to Destin without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Wales to Destin without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 8m and costs $240 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Lake Wales to Destin?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Lake Wales to Destin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lake Wales and Destin?

Destin is 1h behind Lake Wales. It is currently 2:37 AM in Lake Wales and 1:37 AM in Destin.

Can I drive from Lake Wales to Destin?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Wales to Destin is 412 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Lake Wales to Destin.

Where can I stay near Destin?

There are 7274+ hotels available in Destin.

Lake Wales to Destin - 10 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Lake Wales to Destin by car, plane, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Melbourne International Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
best
1. Drive from Lake Wales to Melbourne International Airport (MLB)car
2. Fly from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane MLB - VPS
6h 20m
$127–479
Drive 410 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Wales to Destincar 410 mi
8h
$75–109
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Lake Wales to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus
5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi
20h 8m
$248–374
Taxi to Orlando, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Wales to Poincianataxi
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane MCO - PNS
3. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Destintaxi
5h 30m
$335–667
Taxi to Orlando, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
1. Take the taxi from Lake Wales to Poincianataxi
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane MCO - VPS
6h 58m
$245–582
Bus to Tampa, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Lake Wales to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane TPA - PNS
3. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Destintaxi
6h 50m
$330–657
Bus to Tampa, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
1. Take the bus from Lake Wales to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane TPA - VPS
8h 1m
$160–512
Taxi to Orlando, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Wales to Poincianataxi
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane MCO - ECP
3. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Destintaxi
7h 23m
$345–707
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Lake Wales to Walmart Dr & Towne Center Drtaxi
2. Take the bus from Orlando to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus
5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi
20h 38m
$323–450
Bus, taxi via Gainesville
1. Take the bus from Lake Wales to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus
4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus
6. Take the taxi from Crestview to Destintaxi
20h 38m
$253–374

Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

43Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lake Wales to Destin.

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Distance: 500.8 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Wales to Destin. However, you can drive to Melbourne International Airport (MLB) airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Destin. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lake Wales, take the bus to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Tallahassee, take the bus to Mobile Bus Station, walk to Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station, take the line 9 bus to Govt Near Royal St, walk to Mobile, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Destin.

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