There are 5 ways to get from Panama City Beach to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
best- Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane ECP - BHM
4h 1m$159–683Drive 266.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Panama City Beach to Birminghamcar 266.6 mi
5h 9m$49–71Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0799 / ...
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0115
9h 24m$65–126Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly
- Drive from Panama City Beach to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car
- Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane VPS - BHM
4h 53m$116–635Drive to Dothan Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Panama City Beach to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)car
- Fly from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane DHN - BHM
5h 20m$112–594
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panama City Beach to Birmingham is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Panama City Beach to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Panama City Beach station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Panama City Beach Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Panama City Beach and Birmingham is 253 miles. The road distance is 268.1 miles.
The best way to get from Panama City Beach to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Panama City Beach to Birmingham, including transfers.
Panama City Beach to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Panama City Beach Bus Station.
The best way to get from Panama City Beach to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 24m.
Panama City Beach to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panama City Beach to Birmingham is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Panama City Beach to Birmingham.
What companies run services between Panama City Beach, FL, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Panama City Beach to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Panama City Beach Bus Station and Tallahassee in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Dothan Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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