What is the cheapest way to get from Panama City to Alachua?

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Alachua is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama City to Alachua?

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Alachua is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Panama City to Alachua?

The distance between Panama City and Alachua is 256 miles. The road distance is 222.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Panama City to Alachua?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Panama City to Alachua, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Panama City and Alachua?

Alachua is 1h ahead of Panama City. It is currently 8:38 AM in Panama City and 9:38 AM in Alachua.

Can I drive from Panama City to Alachua?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Alachua is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Panama City to Alachua.

Where can I stay near Alachua?

There are 261+ hotels available in Alachua.

Panama City to Alachua - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Panama City to Alachua by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
best
1. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ECP - GNV
4h 45m
$195–522
Drive 220.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Panama City to Alachuacar 220.9 mi
4h 28m
$41–59
Drive, bus, taxi
1. Drive from Front Beach Rd. & Back Beach Rd. to Crestviewcar
2. Take the bus from Crestview to Lake Citybus
3. Take the taxi from Lake City to Alachuataxi
9h 6m
$174–230
Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly
1. Drive from Panama City to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car
2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane VPS - GNV
6h 24m
$142–463
Drive to Dothan Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Panama City to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)car
2. Fly from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DHN - GNV
7h 34m
$141–459
Drive to Tallahassee, fly
1. Drive from Panama City to Tallahassee (TLH)car
2. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane TLH - GNV
5h 48m
$157–510
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Front Beach Rd. & Back Beach Rd. to Crestviewcar
2. Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to High Springsbus
11h 15m
$114–168

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

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5h 42mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours.

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How to get fromPanama City to Alachuaby plane, car, bus, or taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Panama City to Alachua by plane, car, bus, or taxi

Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

Drive 220.9 mi

Drive, bus, taxi

Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly

Drive to Dothan Regional Airport, fly

Drive to Tallahassee, fly

Drive, bus