What is the cheapest way to get from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach?

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $140 - $550.

How far is it from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach?

The distance between Michigan and Fort Walton Beach is 857 miles. The road distance is 975.1 miles.

How do I travel from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach without a car is to bus and taxi via Sandy Springs which takes 25h 46m and costs $300 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Michigan and Fort Walton Beach?

Fort Walton Beach is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 5:09 AM in Michigan and 4:09 AM in Fort Walton Beach.

Can I drive from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Fort Walton Beach is 975 miles. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach.

Where can I stay near Fort Walton Beach?

There are 6163+ hotels available in Fort Walton Beach.

Michigan to Fort Walton Beach - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach by plane, bus, taxi, train, 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 Detroit to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane DTW - VPS
5h 49m
$138–634
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane GRR - VPS
5h 7m
$110–466
Bus, taxi via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus
3. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus
4. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi
25h 46m
$301–420
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoulatrain
4. Take the bus from Pascagoula to Pensacolabus
5. Take the taxi from Pensacola to Fort Walton Beachtaxi
33h 43m
$498–1,105
Drive 969.4 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Fort Walton Beachcar 969.4 mi
16h 29m
$177–256
Fly Bishop International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane FNT - VPS
2h 44m
$141–503
Fly Detroit to Pensacola International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane DTW - PNS
2. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi
6h 46m
$192–562
Fly Detroit to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane DTW - ECP
2. Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Fort Walton Beachcar
7h
$113–618
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane GRR - PNS
2. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi
7h 52m
$174–454
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus
4. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi
28h 25m
$281–412

Detroit (DTW) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

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4h 45mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Michigan to Fort Walton Beach.

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Distance: 852.1 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) every 4 hours.

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