What is the cheapest way to get from Panama City to Cedar Key?

The cheapest way to get from Panama City to Cedar Key is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panama City to Cedar Key?

The fastest way to get from Panama City to Cedar Key is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Panama City to Cedar Key?

The distance between Panama City and Cedar Key is 302 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Panama City to Cedar Key?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Panama City to Cedar Key, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Panama City and Cedar Key?

Cedar Key is 1h ahead of Panama City. It is currently 4:27 PM in Panama City and 5:27 PM in Cedar Key.

Can I drive from Panama City to Cedar Key?

Yes, the driving distance between Panama City to Cedar Key is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Panama City to Cedar Key.

Where can I stay near Cedar Key?

There are 259+ hotels available in Cedar Key.

Panama City to Cedar Key - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Panama City to Cedar Key by plane, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ECP - GNV
2. Drive from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Cedar Keycar
5h 45m
$136–454
Drive 239.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Panama City to Cedar Keycar 239.3 mi
4h 52m
$44–64
Drive, bus, taxi
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 Chieflandbus
4. Take the taxi from Chiefland to Cedar Keytaxi
11h 13m
$184–248
Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, drive
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
3. Drive from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Cedar Keycar
7h 24m
$88–395
Fly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Tampa, shuttle, drive
1. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Tampa (TPA)plane ECP - TPA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle
3. Drive from Brooksville Wawa to Cedar Keycar
7h 55m
$190–550

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

55Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Panama City to Cedar Key.

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Distance: 299.8 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Panama City to Cedar Key. However, you can take the taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), then drive to Cedar Key. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Gulf Coast State College, take the line 7 bus to Front Beach Rd. & Back Beach Rd., drive to Crestview, take the bus to Tallahassee, walk to N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, take the bus to C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 22, take the bus to Chiefland, then take the taxi to Cedar Key.

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How to get fromPanama City to Cedar Keyby plane, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Panama City to Cedar Key by plane, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

Fly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, drive

Drive 239.3 mi

Drive, bus, taxi

Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, drive

Fly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Tampa, shuttle, drive