There are 4 ways to get from Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson 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 Columbia (CAE)plane ECP - CAE
5h 17m$264–999Drive 443.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Panama City Beach to Fort Jacksoncar 443.4 mi
9h 45m$81–117Bus
- Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Garners Ferry & Horrell Hill Westbus 44
16h 21m$127–223Drive 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 Columbia (CAE)plane VPS - CAE
5h 39m$221–951
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $260 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Panama City Beach station to Fort Jackson. However, there are services departing from Panama City Beach Bus Station and arriving at Garners Ferry & Horrell Hill West via Jacksonville and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between Panama City Beach and Fort Jackson is 412 miles. The road distance is 446 miles.
The best way to get from Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 16h 21m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson, including transfers.
Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Panama City Beach Bus Station.
The best way to get from Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $260 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h 21m.
Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson is 446 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson.
What companies run services between Panama City Beach, FL, USA and Fort Jackson, SC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Columbia (CAE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Panama City Beach to Fort Jackson via Panama City Beach Bus Station, Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, and Garners Ferry & Horrell Hill West in around 16h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
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 Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Garners Ferry & Horrell Hill West
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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