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How to get fromPalatka to Panama City Beachby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palatka to Panama City Beach by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Palatka to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane GNV - ECP
    4h 54m
    $261–603

  2. Drive 289.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatka to Panama City Beachcar car 289.8 mi
    5h 23m
    $53–77

  3. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 40m
    $67–133

  4. Taxi, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Palatka to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane GNV - VPS
    3. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    5h 53m
    $226–554

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0760S
    10h 20m
    $68–133

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Palatka to Panama City Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Gainesville-Airport-GNV airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), then take the taxi to Panama City Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatka Station to Panama City Beach via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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