There are 7 ways to get from Meridian to Panama City Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Meridian
best- Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane MEI - ECP
5h 14m$161–534Drive 284.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Meridian to Panama City Beachcar 284.5 mi
5h 54m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus
11h 34m$86–154Train, bus via Biloxi
- Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Biloxi Amtrak Statrain
- Take the bus from Biloxi Transit Center to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus
13h 55m$130–266Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Meridian to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car
- Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane GTR - ECP
6h$126–428Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jacksonbus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane JAN - ECP
6h 41m$169–501Train, bus
- Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus
12h 57m$118–235
Meridian (MEI) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meridian to Panama City Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Meridian to Panama City Beach is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Meridian to Panama City Beach station. However, there are services departing from Meridian Bus Stop and arriving at Panama City Beach Bus Station via New Orleans Bus Station and Mobile Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between Meridian and Panama City Beach is 245 miles. The road distance is 286.1 miles.
The best way to get from Meridian to Panama City Beach without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Meridian to Panama City Beach, including transfers.
Meridian to Panama City Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Meridian Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Meridian to Panama City Beach is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 11h 34m.
Meridian to Panama City Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meridian to Panama City Beach is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Meridian to Panama City Beach.
What companies run services between Meridian, MS, USA and Panama City Beach, FL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Meridian (MEI) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Panama City Beach via New Orleans Bus Station, Mobile Bus Station, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 11h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meridian to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Biloxi Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Biloxi Transit Center to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Biloxi Transit Center to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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